Legal Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Surrey seeks a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team. The role offers a great opportunity for candidates with strong property experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing essential support to fee earners and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary in property (commercial or residential).
• Confident typing and document production skills.
• Comfortable supporting multiple fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property team.
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients, agents, and other solicitors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Job description

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Surrey | Up to £32,000 | Full-Time, Office-Based

I’m working with a well-established law firm in Surrey that is looking to hire a Legal Secretary to join their busy Commercial Property team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal secretary with strong property experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment. You’ll be supporting a friendly and approachable team of fee earners, playing a key role in the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The role will involve:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property team
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
• Diary management, arranging meetings and appointments
• Liaising with clients, agents, and other solicitors
• Assisting with land registry searches and SDLT submissions
• Opening and closing files in accordance with compliance procedures

About you:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within property (commercial or residential)
• Confident typing and document production skills (digital dictation experience preferred)
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• A professional, client-focused approach
• Comfortable supporting multiple fee earners in a team-based environment

Up to £32,000 depending on experience. This role is full-time and based in the office.

If you’re looking for a long-term move within a reputable firm that values its support staff, I’d love to hear from you.