Property Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott Ltd; Harrogate (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role in Harrogate

Opportunity to join a leading property

Develop skills in property work

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy property team. You will provide comprehensive secretarial support, producing documents, managing diaries and liaising with clients and agents to ensure smooth progression of conveyancing matters.

The role is office-based in Harrogate, offering full-time, permanent employment with a structured environment and opportunities to develop property-law skills.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a legal secretary.
• Experience supporting a property/conveyancing team is preferred.
• Strong administrative and organiational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce, format and prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Audio and copy typing.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Field calls and emails; provide day-to-day admin support to solicitors.
• Request property searches and progress matters.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents and other parties; open and update files.
• Prepare and send documents; perform general office duties.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Legal secretarial experience

Property/conveyancing awareness

Job description

Property Legal Secretary

Harrogate

Salary up to £28k

Join a highly successful property team!

I am looking for an experienced and organised Legal Secretary to join a highly successful property team in Harrogate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, professional environment and wants to play an important role in supporting a team of successful property solicitors.

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the property team, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of matters from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing, formatting and preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Audio and copy typing
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Fielding telephone calls and responding to emails
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to solicitors
• Requesting property searches and assisting with the progression of matters
• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents and other relevant parties
• Opening, maintaining and updating files and records
• Preparing and sending correspondence and documentation
• General office and administrative duties as required

I am looking to hear from legal secretaries who areorganised, proactive and detail-focused, with excellent communication and administrative skills.

You will have experience working as a legal secretary, preferably within a property/conveyancing environment. However, we are also keen to hear from candidates with strong secretarial or administrative experience who are looking to develop their career within the legal sector.

You will be confident dealing with clients and external contacts, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable working as part of a busy team.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £28,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role in Harrogate
• The opportunity to join a highly successful and established property team
• A varied role with excellent exposure to property work
• A supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career within a leading legal team

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in Harrogate, I would love to hear from you.