Legal Secretary

RE People; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Legal Secretary to support their Real Estate team. The role involves high-quality secretarial and administrative support, proactive diary management, and exceptional client service. Ideal candidates will have legal experience in real estate, excellent written English, and advanced MS Office skills. This position offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits in a hybrid working setup.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Health checks

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience within real estate or property law is essential.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary management and correspondence support.
• Assist Fee Earners in delivering exceptional client service.
• Manage electronic and paper files accurately.

Skills

Legal experience in real estate or property law

Excellent written English

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage a high-volume workload

Advanced MS Office skills

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary Real Estate / Property
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our clients highly regarded Real Estate team in our Cheltenham office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, professional environment, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a team of Fee Earners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing proactive diary management and producing correspondence (letters, emails, online forms) using our case management and IT systems.
• Supporting Fee Earners in delivering exceptional client service, including liaising with clients and third parties, chasing outstanding matters, and responding promptly to queries.
• Managing electronic and paper files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.
• Preparing and processing forms, draft bills, and financial transfers under Fee Earner instruction.
• Coordinating internal and client events, liaising with Marketing, sending invitations, and arranging logistics.
• Monitoring Fee Earner emails, voicemail, and post, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with appropriately.
• Undertaking audio and copy typing, minute taking at meetings, and following up on actions.

What We re Looking For:

• Previous legal experience within real estate or property law is essential.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy and efficiency.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A strong team player who is adaptable and able to support across the wider department.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Outstanding, flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, dental cover, health checks, and more.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a blend of home and office-based work.
• A friendly, inclusive culture within a Top 200 law firm with an excellent reputation.

If you have proven legal secretarial experience in real estate or property and are looking to join a forward-thinking firm in Cheltenham, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your legal career by sending your cv to (url removed)

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