Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Simpson Judge; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary in Worcester to support a busy Commercial Property team. This role involves handling correspondence, audio typing, file management, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, excellent audio typing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Joining offers benefits such as a competitive salary, holiday allowances, and a supportive culture focused on personal development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22-25 days holiday plus 4 Christmas days

Healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted legal fees

Pension and death-in-service benefits

Annual colleague events

Development opportunities in a people-first culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal secretary role, ideally within commercial/residential property.
• Strong audio typing and dictation skills are essential.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Partner and fee earners in daily tasks.
• Handle correspondence and manage files effectively.
• Engage with clients and handle diary management.

Skills

Proven experience as a legal secretary

Audio typing skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

DocuSign

Land Registry portal

HMRC SDLT submissions

Job description

Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Location: Worcester (Option for 4-day week)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Commercial Property team in Worcester. You'll support a Partner and two fee earners, handling correspondence, audio typing, file management, diary management, client engagement, and general admin.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally in commercial/residential property.
• Strong audio typing/dictation skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, DocuSign, Land Registry portal, and HMRC SDLT submissions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and client care.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and thrive under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 22-25 days holiday plus 4 Christmas days & statutory holidays
• Healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted legal fees for staff/family
• Pension, death-in-service, and annual colleague events
• Supportive, people-first culture with development opportunities

Why this role is attractive

• Join a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation
• Work in a collaborative, career-focused, and wellbeing-driven environment
• Opportunity to be part of a high-performing Commercial Property team

Please contact Gabriella - gabriella.farebrother