Legal Secretary

Stafflex Office Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide administrative support for a busy Real Estate department in Bradford. The ideal candidate will have a background in property law, strong typing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will be responsible for typing legal documents, handling correspondence, and managing diaries. The role offers a salary of up to £27,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and is located in a central area with good transport links.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Central location with good transport links

Qualifications

• Previous Legal Secretarial experience in a property/real estate team.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital dictation.
• Ability to prioritize workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents.
• Handling correspondence and document formatting.
• Diary management and support for fee earners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Fast and accurate typing

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Legal case/document management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary - Real Estate

Salary: Up to 27,000 p/a DoE

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Type: Permanent

Are you a detail-oriented legal secretary with strong typing skills and a background in Real Estate/Property Law? Stafflex are currently engaged with a well established client in Bradford, seeking an experienced secretary to support their busy Real Estate department.

This is a key support role, providing administrative and secretarial assistance to fee earners dealing with a range of property matters. You'll need to be confident in managing multiple priorities, working with legal documentation, and communicating professionally with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, including leases and agreements
• Handling correspondence, document formatting and file management
• Applying for searches and completing online forms using HMRC and Land Registry portals
• Diary management and support for fee earners
• Producing bills and handling financial documentation
• Liaising with clients and managing incoming queries (without giving legal advice)
• Supporting general admin tasks such as post, scanning, and archiving

Key Requirements:

• Previous Legal Secretarial experience, ideally within a property/real estate team
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital dictation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload independently
• Professional communication style with a client-focused approach
• Fast and accurate typing
• Experience with legal case/document management systems preferred

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a well-respected team, we'd love to hear from you. In return the company offers a great holiday package of 25 days + 8 bank holidays, a competitive salary of up to 27k p/a depending on experience, and a central location with good transport links.

Please apply now or send your CV with a cover letter !