Legal Secretary

Lawfront; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Trethowans is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Commercial Property team in Salisbury. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, handling documents, diaries and billing with professionalism.

The successful candidate will have strong legal secretarial experience, excellent organisation, attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems. A proactive, team‑oriented approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally in Commercial Property
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Commercial Property team
• Prepare, format and amend correspondence, documents and legal forms
• Manage diaries, organise meetings and coordinate appointments
• Handle incoming calls and enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Open and close files and maintain accurate records
• Assist with billing processes and financial administration
• Support client communications and maintain excellent client service
• Assist the wider team with general administrative duties as required

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Commercial Property experience

Organisation & time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary

Join Our Commercial Property Team

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

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

Why Trethowans?

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:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Wellbeing initiatives