Legal Secretary
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 2 October 2026
Apply NowWell established law firm require a Legal Secretary in Leicester, to £30,000
We are delighted to be collaborating with an established business in Leicestershire who are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary into the Commercial Property team.
The Legal Secretary will be a collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and external contacts. The person should have a good level of IT literacy and be confident learning and using the systems and software required to support commercial property matters.
Duties will include:
* Creating and amending documents, including copy typing, formatting, producing new versions and tracking changes against previous versions;
* Accurate typing from digital dictation and preparing correspondence, reports, leases and other property-related documents;
* Answering telephone calls professionally, taking accurate messages and dealing courteously with clients and external contacts;
* Opening, maintaining and closing client and matter files, including filing correspondence and documents accurately;
* Managing fee earner diaries, arranging meetings and supporting meeting logistics when required;
* Carrying out administrative routines, including scanning, printing, photocopying and preparing documents for signature;
* Supporting property transactions with searches, Land Registry and Companies House documentation, Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, completion paperwork and post-completion administration, as directed by the fee earner;
* Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other third parties to obtain information and provide administrative updates; and
* Supporting fee earners with time recording, accounting and billing processes, including managing routine queries.
The successful Legal Secretary will have:
* Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High level of IT literacy and confidence using document management and case management systems
* Ability to prepare and manage legal documents accurately, including property-related forms and correspondence
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Previous legal secretarial experience is desirable; commercial property experience would be an advantage
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known law firm. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch
We are delighted to be collaborating with an established business in Leicestershire who are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary into the Commercial Property team.
The Legal Secretary will be a collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and external contacts. The person should have a good level of IT literacy and be confident learning and using the systems and software required to support commercial property matters.
Duties will include:
* Creating and amending documents, including copy typing, formatting, producing new versions and tracking changes against previous versions;
* Accurate typing from digital dictation and preparing correspondence, reports, leases and other property-related documents;
* Answering telephone calls professionally, taking accurate messages and dealing courteously with clients and external contacts;
* Opening, maintaining and closing client and matter files, including filing correspondence and documents accurately;
* Managing fee earner diaries, arranging meetings and supporting meeting logistics when required;
* Carrying out administrative routines, including scanning, printing, photocopying and preparing documents for signature;
* Supporting property transactions with searches, Land Registry and Companies House documentation, Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, completion paperwork and post-completion administration, as directed by the fee earner;
* Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other third parties to obtain information and provide administrative updates; and
* Supporting fee earners with time recording, accounting and billing processes, including managing routine queries.
The successful Legal Secretary will have:
* Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High level of IT literacy and confidence using document management and case management systems
* Ability to prepare and manage legal documents accurately, including property-related forms and correspondence
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Previous legal secretarial experience is desirable; commercial property experience would be an advantage
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known law firm. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch