Legal Secretary - Property & Private Client Support

2M Legal; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm is seeking experienced Legal Secretaries to join their teams across Hampshire and Dorset. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support to fee earners in various departments. Candidates should have prior experience in a legal setting, excellent typing and IT skills, and strong organisational abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent typing and IT skills (Microsoft Office, case management systems).
• Confident communicator with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documents.
• Typing/digital dictation.
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings, and handling client communications.
• Maintaining accurate client records and case files.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, and external stakeholders professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisational skills

Excellent typing skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Effective communication

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

A respected regional law firm is seeking experienced Legal Secretaries to join their teams across Hampshire and Dorset. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support to fee earners in various departments. Candidates should have prior experience in a legal setting, excellent typing and IT skills, and strong organisational abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.