Legal Secretary

Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Search in Leeds is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Real Estate team. You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers across commercial and residential property matters, while maintaining excellent client relationships.

The role offers hybrid working with flexible hours, and you will support fee earners to keep matters organised and deliver a high standard of service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential.
• Experience within Real Estate, Commercial Property or Conveyancing would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital dictation.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional, discreet and confident when dealing with confidential information.
• Friendly, approachable and able to build strong relationships.
• A collaborative and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Providing audio and copy typing support across acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinancing and development matters
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Assisting with leases, contracts, transfer deeds, reports on title, completion statements and Land Registry applications
• Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate document records
• Supporting billing, financial reporting and credit control
• Diary management and general organisational support for lawyers
• Handling basic client enquiries and escalating matters where appropriate
• Managing incoming correspondence and prioritising urgent requests
• Building strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
• Providing general administrative support across the team when required

Skills

Typing speed

Microsoft Office

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Education

Legal secretary experience

Tools

Dictation software

Document management

Job description

Hours: Monday–Friday, flexible working hours available

Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Real Estate team. You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers working across a varied range of commercial and residential property matters, while helping to maintain excellent client relationships.

The Role

You’ll provide day-to-day support to fee earners, helping to keep matters organised and ensuring a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing audio and copy typing support across acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinancing and development matters
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Assisting with leases, contracts, transfer deeds, reports on title, completion statements and Land Registry applications
• Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate document records
• Supporting billing, financial reporting and credit control
• Diary management and general organisational support for lawyers
• Handling basic client enquiries and escalating matters where appropriate
• Managing incoming correspondence and prioritising urgent requests
• Building strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
• Providing general administrative support across the team when required

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential
• Experience within Real Estate, Commercial Property or Conveyancing would be advantageous
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital dictation
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines
• Professional, discreet and confident when dealing with confidential information
• Friendly, approachable and able to build strong relationships
• A collaborative and adaptable team player

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a professional and supportive team, with hybrid working and flexible hours available.