Legal Secretary – Agriculture & Rural Property

Trethowans LLP; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to join their Agriculture & Rural Property team in Salisbury. This role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to solicitors, including document preparation, diary management, and client liaison, in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role (property experience preferred).
• Strong organisational abilities and proactive approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Handling file opening/closing and compliance procedures.

Skills

Typing skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Client care skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Location: Salisbury
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:
We are a leading law firm with a strong reputation in agricultural and rural property work. Our dedicated team supports a wide range of clients – from farmers and estate owners to land agents and rural businesses – with high-quality, practical legal advice.

We are now looking for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to support our Agriculture & Rural Property team.

The Role:
You’ll play a key role in providing secretarial and administrative support to our solicitors and fee earners. Your duties will include:

• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments
• Handling file opening/closing and compliance procedures
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and third parties
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing systems
• Audio typing

This is a great opportunity to become part of a friendly, professional team working on a varied and interesting caseload in the rural and agricultural sector.

About You:
We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role (property experience preferred)
• Excellent typing skills and strong attention to detail
• A professional and friendly manner, with good client care skills
• Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to work
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

A background in rural or agricultural property work is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive, team-oriented working environment