Legal Secretary

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

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Real Estate team. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support, managing correspondence, and ensuring compliance with firm procedures. Candidates must have legal experience in real estate or property law, advanced MS Office skills, and a professional, client-focused approach. This position offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Health checks

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven legal secretarial experience in real estate or property law is essential.
• Attention to detail and a professional, client-focused approach required.
• Flexibility and ability to support across the department necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary management and produce correspondence.
• Support Fee Earners in delivering exceptional client service.
• Manage electronic and paper files with accuracy.

Skills

Legal experience in real estate or property law

Excellent written English

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage high-volume workload

Advanced MS Office skills

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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