Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Simpson Judge is looking for a motivated Legal Secretary/Assistant in Central London. The role involves supporting the conveyancing team with administrative tasks related to residential property matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supporting fee-earners on property administrative matters.
• Able to work to strict deadlines and in a pressurised environment.
• Confident, self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Providing full administrative support to the conveyancing team.
• Handling client onboarding, including matter opening and compliance checks.
• Liaising with all parties to progress transactions.

Skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Job description

Location: Central London

About Our Client:

Join a leading law firm renowned for its commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Our client specializes in property law, commercial litigation, finance, and dispute resolution, offering innovative legal solutions to a diverse range of clients.

Overview:

My client is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary/Assistant to join a dynamic team in Central London. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of experience supporting fee‑earners with admin tasks on their caseload of residential property matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing full administrative support to the conveyancing team.
• Handling client onboarding, including opening matters on our case management system, AML, and compliance checks.
• Liaising with all parties to progress transactions.
• Diary management, arranging appointments, and handling telephone/email enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records on case management systems and document management systems.
• Supporting post‑completion processes and file closing procedures.

Qualifications + Experience:

• Minimum 1‑year of experience supporting fee‑earners on property administrative matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Be able to demonstrate confidence and self‑motivation.
• Able to work to strict deadlines and in a pressurised environment.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• IT literate.
• Be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and to progress.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on work‑life balance.