Legal Secretary

Tate; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary in Chippenham to support their Commercial Property team. The role requires strong administrative skills and experience in legal support, particularly in commercial property or conveyancing. Responsibilities include diary management, document preparation, and liaising with clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to thrive in a professional environment.

Benefits

Parking provided

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property, development, or conveyancing legal support.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, call screening, and file preparation for billing.
• Typing correspondence, photocopying, filing, and managing incoming communications.
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty forms and Land Registry applications.

Skills

Experience in commercial property or conveyancing legal support

Strong administrative skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Calm professional approach under pressure

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Legal Secretary

Chippenham
£24,000 - £29,000 DOE

5xdays on site

9am - 5pm

Parking provided

Seeking a capable and motivated Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in legal administration or conveyancing, or a keen interest in commercial property, to contribute to a high-performing department.

You'll provide essential administrative and secretarial support to 2x fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth running of client transactions and delivering a consistently professional and friendly service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary management, call screening, and file preparation for billing
• Typing correspondence, photocopying, filing, and managing incoming communications
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty forms and Land Registry applications
• Drafting straightforward legal documents and supporting client matters
• Liaising with clients and third parties to ensure timely updates
• Upholding LEXCEL and Investors in People standards and Law Society requirements
• Assisting with reception and postal duties as needed

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in commercial property, development, or conveyancing legal support
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Calm, professional approach under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage a varied workload
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Desirable:

• Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate/Diploma
• Familiarity with LEXCEL and Investors in People accreditation
• Experience using the Land Registry portal and submitting Stamp Duty forms

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.