Legal Secretary

RE People; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Cheltenham seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for their Real Estate team. This role involves providing comprehensive support to Fee Earners, managing correspondence, and ensuring compliance with firm procedures. Ideal candidates will have a strong legal background in real estate and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, along with a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Health checks

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven legal secretarial experience in real estate or property.
• Strong team player who is adaptable and able to support across the wider department.
• Attention to detail and professional, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive diary management and producing correspondence.
• Supporting Fee Earners in delivering exceptional client service.
• Managing electronic and paper files ensuring compliance.

Skills

Legal experience in real estate or property law

Excellent written English

Strong communication skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Ability to manage high-volume workload

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 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.

Please send your cv to (url removed)

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