Legal Secretary – Property Litigation
A respected and well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation team based in Farnham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team
- Formatting, proofreading, and preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court papers
- Managing and maintaining case files to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence with a high level of accuracy
- Diary management, arranging meetings, and coordinating appointments
- Monitoring court deadlines, filings, and key dates
- Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties
- Assisting with reports, billing, invoicing, and general administration
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information professionally
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and document procedures
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
- Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience managing diaries, meetings, and court schedules
- Confident using modern IT systems; experience with legal software advantageous
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to work on varied and interesting litigation matters
- Exposure to high-quality legal work and experienced professionals
- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing team