Legal Secretary (Residential & Commercial Property)
Location: South Woodford, London
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Legal Secretary – Residential & Commercial Property
An established and highly regarded law firm in East London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Property Department, supporting fee earners across both Residential and Commercial Property matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a client‑facing role and thrives within a fast‑paced legal environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of legal services whilst maximising fee earning time.
The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deal with clients, colleagues and third parties in a professional, discreet and proactive manner.
The Role
The Legal Secretary’s principal responsibility is to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the fee earner(s) they assist, ensuring the smooth running of property transactions from instruction through to completion and post‑completion.
Key Responsibilities
Audio typing and preparation of correspondence including letters, emails and legal documents.
Drafting and amending legal documentation from audio dictation and written instructions.
Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and reports.
Managing photocopying, printing, scanning and document filing.
Arranging courier services and handling outgoing documentation.
Opening, maintaining and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures.
Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls and taking accurate messages.
Monitoring and managing post, emails and correspondence, ensuring timely responses where appropriate.
Dealing with client enquiries and providing administrative support to fee earners.
Preparing bills and assisting with the billing process in conjunction with fee earners and the accounts team.
Requesting cheques and
Location: South Woodford, London
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Legal Secretary – Residential & Commercial Property
An established and highly regarded law firm in East London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Property Department, supporting fee earners across both Residential and Commercial Property matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a client‑facing role and thrives within a fast‑paced legal environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of legal services whilst maximising fee earning time.
The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deal with clients, colleagues and third parties in a professional, discreet and proactive manner.
The Role
The Legal Secretary’s principal responsibility is to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the fee earner(s) they assist, ensuring the smooth running of property transactions from instruction through to completion and post‑completion.
Key Responsibilities
Audio typing and preparation of correspondence including letters, emails and legal documents.
Drafting and amending legal documentation from audio dictation and written instructions.
Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and reports.
Managing photocopying, printing, scanning and document filing.
Arranging courier services and handling outgoing documentation.
Opening, maintaining and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures.
Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls and taking accurate messages.
Monitoring and managing post, emails and correspondence, ensuring timely responses where appropriate.
Dealing with client enquiries and providing administrative support to fee earners.
Preparing bills and assisting with the billing process in conjunction with fee earners and the accounts team.
Requesting cheques and
