Salary: Circa £30,000 (DOE)
Location: Leeds (hybrid working)
Hours: Mon-Fri, flexible working hours available
Full-time, Permanent Position
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their Real Estate Department. This role provides comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers within the team, ensuring a high standard of service is delivered to clients across a broad range of commercial and residential property matters. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-focused, and confident working within a busy property environment, supporting fee earners while maintaining strong client relationships and upholding professional standards.
The Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary:
- Provide audio and copy typing support across a range of Real Estate matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinancing, and development projects
- Prepare general correspondence using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software
- Maintain accurate and efficient document management using the firm’s electronic document management system
- Assist with the preparation of property documentation including leases, contracts, transfer deeds, reports on title, completion statements, and Land Registry applications
- Produce billing documentation, financial reports, and support effective credit control
- Provide full diary management for lawyers, assisting with overall file organisation
- Handle basic client enquiries appropriately in the absence of lawyers (without providing legal advice)
- Manage incoming correspondence and ensure urgent matters are escalated appropriately during lawyer absence
- Help maintain effective, professional client relationships with developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders
- Provide typing and administrative support to other teams and departments when required
- Carry out routine administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, post handling, and filing
The Key Requirements of the Legal Secretary: Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Real Estate, Commercial Property, or Conveyancing team
- Excellent IT skills, including digital dictation and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and manage priorities
- Confident working independently and using initiative
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work accurately, methodically, and in line with established procedures
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, particularly around completions and transactions
- Professional, confidential, and discreet approach
Personal Attributes:
- Approachable and friendly with strong relationship-building skills
- Collaborative team player
- Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to change
- Ambitious mindset with a commitment to producing high-quality work