Real Estate Legal Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Chester is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Secretary to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, handling client communications and legal document preparation while contributing to high-quality real estate services.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £32,000 per annum.

Supportive, down-to-earth working environment.

Ongoing development and learning opportunities.

Exposure to high-quality real estate work.

Firm culture focused on collaboration, transparency, and commercial success.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience as a Real Estate Legal Secretary.
• Ability to commute to Chester 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Opening and maintaining files in accordance with risk management procedures.
• Drafting statements and liaising with clients under supervision.
• Conducting searches via Searchflow or direct authority portals.

Skills

Client communication

File management

Legal document preparation

Audio typing

Proofreading

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Excellent opportunity to join a specialist firm with a strong regional presence

We’re working with a respected regional law firm with a reputation for long-lasting client relationships. They are currently seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Secretary to join their Chester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly team offering high-quality legal services across the real estate sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Opening and maintaining files in accordance with risk management procedures.
• Drafting statements and liaising with clients under supervision.
• Producing client care correspondence and attending routine client appointments.
• Conducting searches via Searchflow or direct authority portals.
• Using HMLR portal for downloading documents, bankruptcy searches, and online applications.
• Handling post-completion formalities including registration and SDLT submissions.
• Assisting with invoice and account documentation preparation.
• Copy typing and preparing legal documents using firm precedents and external resources.
• Creating correspondence and legal documents via audio typing with accurate proofreading.
• Managing client communication via phone and email.
• Supporting general secretarial duties within the team.

What we need from you:

• At least 6 months’ experience as a Real Estate Legal Secretary.
• The ability to commute to Chester 4 days per week.

The Perks:

• Competitive salary up to £32,000 per annum.
• Supportive, down-to-earth working environment.
• Ongoing development and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to high-quality real estate work.
• Firm culture focused on collaboration, transparency, and commercial success.

Interested?

Apply today or contact Jack Lloyd at [emailprotected] for a confidential conversation.