Legal Secretary
CV-LibraryBarking and Dagenham, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 6 July 2026
Apply NowWe are proud to be working on a "sole agency" basis with our client based in Barking, Essex who is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Commercial Conveyancing Partners and Fee Earners of the firm with secretarial and admin tasks.
This full-time permanent position requires someone with a good knowledge and understanding of Commercial Conveyancing, an audio typing speed of 60wpm+, excellent communication and organisational skills and a high standard of English grammar and spelling.
If this sounds like you, please read on …
Responsibilities for the Legal Secretary will involve; -
* Receiving enquiries from clients and prospective clients.
* Audio and copy typing of letters, financial statements, bills, contracts, accounts, proofs and standard documents using MS Word and the Case Management system.
* Liaising over the telephone with clients to answer queries or arrange appointments.
* Managing the Fee Earners’ incoming faxes/emails when they are out of the office.
* Drafting reports and raising enquiries.
* Assisting with maintaining websites.
* Training junior staff members in relation to searches, stamp duty and registrations.
* Assisting other Legal Secretaries when workload requires.
* General administration duties including photocopying and faxing.
As Legal Secretary, you will need; -
* Recent Commercial Conveyancing secretarial experience and an audio speed of 60wpm+
* Good working knowledge of MS Word and case management systems
* A high standard of English grammar/ spelling and ability to communicate clearly in English
* To be a strong team player with a confident and professional telephone manner / approach
* To be highly organised, able to prioritise workload and stay calm whilst working under pressure
* Confidentiality and the ability to deal with clients sensitively and tactfully
* Be within easy commuting distance to Barking, Essex
What is in it for you: -
Our client is offering a salary of £34,000 - £36,000pa along with a wealth of fantastic company benefits.
This is an office based role and the working hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
If you have the relevant skills, experience and attributes for this role then we would like to hear from you
This full-time permanent position requires someone with a good knowledge and understanding of Commercial Conveyancing, an audio typing speed of 60wpm+, excellent communication and organisational skills and a high standard of English grammar and spelling.
If this sounds like you, please read on …
Responsibilities for the Legal Secretary will involve; -
* Receiving enquiries from clients and prospective clients.
* Audio and copy typing of letters, financial statements, bills, contracts, accounts, proofs and standard documents using MS Word and the Case Management system.
* Liaising over the telephone with clients to answer queries or arrange appointments.
* Managing the Fee Earners’ incoming faxes/emails when they are out of the office.
* Drafting reports and raising enquiries.
* Assisting with maintaining websites.
* Training junior staff members in relation to searches, stamp duty and registrations.
* Assisting other Legal Secretaries when workload requires.
* General administration duties including photocopying and faxing.
As Legal Secretary, you will need; -
* Recent Commercial Conveyancing secretarial experience and an audio speed of 60wpm+
* Good working knowledge of MS Word and case management systems
* A high standard of English grammar/ spelling and ability to communicate clearly in English
* To be a strong team player with a confident and professional telephone manner / approach
* To be highly organised, able to prioritise workload and stay calm whilst working under pressure
* Confidentiality and the ability to deal with clients sensitively and tactfully
* Be within easy commuting distance to Barking, Essex
What is in it for you: -
Our client is offering a salary of £34,000 - £36,000pa along with a wealth of fantastic company benefits.
This is an office based role and the working hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
If you have the relevant skills, experience and attributes for this role then we would like to hear from you