Legal Secretary

AJ Chambers ®; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers, in partnership with a respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Property Litigation department. This full-time, hybrid role involves providing high-level secretarial support and requires a strong understanding of legal procedures and software. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment, working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in Property Litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures including KYC and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage a busy workload with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Property Litigation team.
• Managing trial bundles and conducting KYC and AML checks.
• Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

DPS case management software

Digital dictation systems

Job description

This range is provided by AJ Chambers . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Job Title: Legal Secretary – Property Litigation

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their friendly Property Litigation department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a solid background in litigation support to become part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Property Litigation team
• Digital dictation and accurate audio typing
• File opening and closing, including conducting KYC and AML checks
• Preparing, organising, and managing trial bundles
• Diary management, arranging meetings, and managing incoming communications
• Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties professionally and efficiently
• Using the firm’s case management system (DPS) to manage files and correspondence

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 4–5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary within a Property Litigation department
• Strong working knowledge of DPS case management software and digital dictation systems
• Familiarity with legal procedures including KYC, file management, and trial preparation
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills
• Ability to handle a busy workload with accuracy and professionalism
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

Working Pattern:

• This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with three days in the office and two days working from home.

For more information, please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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