Legal Secretary

In Cork; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Conveyancing Team in Central London. This full-time, permanent position involves audio typing, managing diaries, and liaising with clients and estate agents. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary and relevant property experience in a law firm. The role offers a competitive salary and is office-based from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Extensive property experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Typing letters and documents.
• Liaising with clients and estate agents.
• Assisting with the management of files.

Skills

Audio and copy typing

Diary management

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Education

3 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary

Property experience in a law firm

Job description

A Legal Secretary – Conveyancing Team – Central London

About the role

Full time, permanent, office based. Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of letters and forms/documents
• Booking appointments, arranging meetings and managing diaries
• Liaising with estate agents, solicitors and clients where required
• Assisting with file opening, closing and retrieval procedures
• Electronic and manual filing of documents
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
• Attending to clients in person and on the phone
• Undertaking administrative tasks and assisting with case administration and preparation

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary
• Property experience in a law firm (essential)

To be considered, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

A Senior Partner 1:1 Support – Private Client – London

About the role

Full time, permanent, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to a Senior Partner, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• Liaising with high‑profile clients with discretion and professionalism
• Audio and copy typing and document production, including digital dictation
• Preparing, sewing, and binding deeds and wills
• File opening and compliance support in line with firm procedures
• Supporting the Partner with client correspondence, internal communications, and administrative tasks
• Maintaining organised filing systems and general administrative support across the team

Requirements

• Proven Legal Secretary or Legal PA experience within a Private Client department (essential)
• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm (essential)
• High level of discretion, organisation, and attention to detail

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A rare opportunity to provide 1:1 support to a highly regarded Senior Partner in a top‑tier Private Client team

To be considered, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

A Conveyancing Legal Secretary / Paralegal – South West London – £35,000

About the role

Full‑time or part‑time (3–4 days), permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Head of Property
• Managing a range of residential conveyancing matters
• Preparing contracts, drafting documentation and completing relevant forms
• Handling Land Registry applications and local authority searches
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Overseeing file organisation, audio typing and general office administration

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing
• Strong working knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Excellent communication, organisation and time‑management skills
• Proactive approach and strong attention to detail
• Fully office‑based (part‑time options considered for the right individual)
• Competitive salary around £35,000 DOE
• Chance to work closely with senior leadership in a respected practice
• Supportive team environment with long‑term career potential

For further information or to express your interest, please get in touch.

Commercial Property Legal Secretary – Hybrid – City

About the role

Hybrid working arrangement. Full‑time, permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and secretarial support to fee earners
• Prepare and organise legal documents, letters, and reports
• Help manage property transactions, including contracts, leases, and related paperwork
• Communicate professionally with clients, solicitors and other third parties
• Keep accurate records using a document management system
• Support diary management, schedule meetings and assist with billing

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar Commercial Property Legal Secretary role
• High level of discretion, organisation and attention to detail

Benefits

• Salary in the region of £36,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension plan

For more information, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37561.

Equal Opportunities

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.

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