Legal Secretary

Lawfront; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

Trethowans is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team in Salisbury. You will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the team.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive, team‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Legal secretarial experience, ideally within Commercial Property or a property-related practice.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• Positive, proactive and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Commercial Property team.
• Preparing, formatting and amending correspondence, documents and legal forms.
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Handling incoming calls and enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with billing processes and financial administration.
• Managing client communications and ensuring excellent client service at all times.
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Team player

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Trethowans is looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to join our highly regarded Commercial Property team in Salisbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding support to clients and colleagues. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the team, providing high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance to our fee earners.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Commercial Property team
• Preparing, formatting and amending correspondence, documents and legal forms
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments
• Handling incoming calls and enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with billing processes and financial administration
• Managing client communications and ensuring excellent client service at all times
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties as required

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Commercial Property or a property-related practice area
• Possess excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to prioritise tasks effectively and work well under pressure
• Have a positive, proactive and team-focused approach

At Trethowans, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services whilst maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment. We recognise that our people are key to our success and are committed to helping our employees develop and thrive in their careers.

In return, we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment