Legal Secretary - Property

Birchrose Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable law firm's recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support in their Property department. This part-time, fixed-term role involves managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and supporting team operations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a hybrid working environment, requiring 2 days in the office.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Supportive working environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Experience supporting a commercial & residential property team within a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
• Manage diary, meetings, calls, and emails.
• Handle billing, file management, and document production.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Organizational skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Job description

The Firm

Our client is a well-regarded, L500 recognised law firm with a strong Real Estate practice. They are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their friendly and supportive team on a part-time, fixed-term contract basis.

The Opportunity

The successful Legal Secretary will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners across the Property department, helping ensure the smooth running of daily operations. Responsibilities include:

• General administration: file opening/closing, billing, document distribution
• Acting as a professional point of contact for clients and external parties
• Diary management and organising meetings, rooms, IT/AV and refreshments
• Handling calls, emails, voicemail and managing messages for the team
• Coordinating expenses, travel arrangements, and conference calls
• Audio typing, document production and managing filing systems
• Supporting Reception and assisting other secretaries during busy periods

This Legal Secretary opportunity is a part-time, fixed-term contract role, working 3 or 4 days, 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary
• Experience supporting a commercial & residential property team within a law firm (essential)

Vacancy Highlights

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working (2 days office based)

To be considered for this Legal Secretary opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.