Legal Secretary

Tate; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team in Swindon. The role provides essential support to fee earners and involves managing client transactions, drafting legal documents, and maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in legal administration and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.

Benefits

Parking provided

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property or conveyancing legal support.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Calm, professional approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, screen calls, and prepare files for billing.
• Type correspondence and manage incoming communications.
• Prepare and submit legal documents and applications.

Skills

Legal administration experience

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary – Chippenham

£24,000 - £29,000 DOE • 5 days on site • 9am - 5pm • Parking provided

Seeking a capable and motivated Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in legal administration or conveyancing, or a keen interest in commercial property, to contribute to a high-performing department.

You'll provide essential administrative and secretarial support to 2x fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth running of client transactions and delivering a consistently professional and friendly service.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary management, call screening, and file preparation for billing
• Typing correspondence, photocopying, filing, and managing incoming communications
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty forms and Land Registry applications
• Drafting straightforward legal documents and supporting client matters
• Liaising with clients and third parties to ensure timely updates
• Upholding LEXCEL and Investors in People standards and Law Society requirements
• Assisting with reception and postal duties as needed

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in commercial property, development, or conveyancing legal support
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Calm, professional approach under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage a varied workload
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Desirable

• Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate/Diploma
• Familiarity with LEXCEL and Investors in People accreditation
• Experience using the Land Registry portal and submitting Stamp Duty forms

Company Information and Application

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire (Job originally listed as Chippenham)

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Company: Tate

Hours: Full Time • Contract: Permanent