Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary bonus and profit share

Private medical cover

Wellbeing support

Paid volunteer/charity day

Discounts and perks scheme

progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

Our client, a leading UK law firm with a long history, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Commercial Property department in Oxford. You will provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners, manage documents, and assist with property transactions.

You’ll join a friendly, collaborative team that values accuracy, initiative, and career growth. The firm offers modern systems, structured training, and wellbeing benefits supporting your professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Legal Secretary in any area of law.
• Excellent document management and formatting skills, including numbering and amending large legal documents.
• Fast, accurate typing with digital dictation experience preferred.
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using case management and Microsoft Office systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Positive, professional communication style and team-oriented mindset.

Responsabilités

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Managing documents, including drafting, formatting, version control, and proof-reading legal correspondence and reports.
• Audio and copy typing of letters, contracts, and legal documentation.
• Conducting ID checks, file opening, and preparing client care documentation.
• Managing electronic and paper filing systems, scanning, and pagination.
• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions by liaising with clients, solicitors, and external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Document management

Typing

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Legal Secretarial experience

Outils

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

My client, one of the UK’s leading law firms, with over 100 years’ experience of successfully representing clients, are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property department in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised individual who enjoys supporting a fast-paced team, working across a range of property transactions and contributing to the smooth running of a well-established practice.

You’ll be joining a friendly and collaborative environment that values teamwork, accuracy, and initiative. The firm offers modern systems, structured training, and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and career growth.

The Role

Working within a team-based support structure, you’ll assist fee earners across the Commercial Property department to ensure that work is delivered efficiently and clients receive an excellent service experience.

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Managing documents, including drafting, formatting, version control, and proof-reading legal correspondence and reports.
• Audio and copy typing of letters, contracts, and legal documentation.
• Conducting ID checks, file opening, and preparing client care documentation.
• Managing electronic and paper filing systems, scanning, and pagination.
• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions by liaising with clients, solicitors, and external stakeholders.

About You

You’ll be a highly organised, motivated, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys taking ownership of tasks and ensuring deadlines are met. This position would suit someone with prior experience supporting fee earners in a property or commercial law setting.

• At least 1 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, within any area of law.
• Excellent document management and formatting skills, including numbering and amending large legal documents.
• Fast, accurate typing (digital dictation experience preferred).
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using case management and Microsoft Office systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Positive, professional communication style and team-oriented mindset.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional leave.
• Discretionary bonus and profit share scheme.
• Private medical cover and wellbeing support.Paid volunteer/charity day each year.
• Discounts and perks scheme.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative firm.