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Role: Commercial Property Legal Secretary
Location: Chester
Position: Full Time, permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000
A well-established law firm is seeking a reliable and experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join their busy and supportive team.
This is a full-time, office-based position where the firm can offer flexibility working 1 day working from home after a settling in period.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property department, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing, formatting, and amending commercial property documentation
- Managing diaries, booking appointments, and arranging meetings
- Handling client queries in a professional and timely manner
- Maintaining accurate filing systems (physical and electronic)
- Providing general administrative support to fee earners
Requirements
- Must have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within commercial property
- Strong audio typing skills are essential
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management software
- Professional, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Salary and Benefits
- Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent, office-based position
- Flexible working hours
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and progression
If you have solid legal secretarial experience and strong audio typing skills, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your legal support career.
Send across your up to date CV to Rebecca r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0151 2301 208 to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chester,England
Start: 11/12/2025
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-11 19:51:04
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Paralegal with 5 years of experience to join a well-established law firm specialising in housing, property, conveyancing, and wills, offering accessible legal advice across England and Wales.
As a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Paralegal, you will be supporting property transactions while developing towards a Fee Earner position.
This full-time permanent role offers a salary of up to £33,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Assisting fee earners with residential and/or commercial property transactions.
* Drafting, reviewing, and managing conveyancing documentation.
* Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents to ensure smooth transaction progression.
* Conducting searches, maintaining case files, and monitoring deadlines.
* Ensuring records are accurate and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Provide support in addressing issues and inquiries that occur throughout the conveyancing process
* Undertaking training and development to progress towards a Fee Earner role.
What we are looking for
* Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
* Have at least 5 years of experience supporting qualified Solicitors or Licensed Conveyancers.
* Strong understanding of the conveyancing process and related legal terminology.
* Proficient in case management systems (e.g., LEAP) and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
What's on offer
* Competitive Salary
* Clear career progression towards a Fee Earner role.
* Training and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Benefits package.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive law firm and advance your career in property law.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Warrington, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £33000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-12-09 12:02:25
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancing Paralegal with 5 years of experience to join a well-established law firm specialising in housing, property, conveyancing, and wills, offering accessible legal advice across England and Wales.
As a Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancing Paralegal, you will be supporting property transactions while developing towards a Fee Earner position.
This full-time permanent role offers a salary of up to £33,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Assisting fee earners with residential and/or commercial property transactions.
* Drafting, reviewing, and managing conveyancing documentation.
* Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents to ensure smooth transaction progression.
* Conducting searches, maintaining case files, and monitoring deadlines.
* Ensuring records are accurate and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Provide support in addressing issues and inquiries that occur throughout the conveyancing process
* Undertaking training and development to progress towards a Fee Earner role.
What we are looking for
* Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
* Have at least 5 years of experience supporting qualified Solicitors or Licensed Conveyancers.
* Strong understanding of the conveyancing process and related legal terminology.
* Proficient in case management systems (e.g., LEAP) and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
What's on offer
* Competitive Salary
* Clear career progression towards a Fee Earner role.
* Training and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Benefits package.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive law firm and advance your career in property law.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Warrington, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £33000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-12-09 12:00:13
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancing Paralegal with 5 years of experience to join a well-established law firm specialising in housing, property, conveyancing, and wills, offering accessible legal advice across England and Wales.
As a Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancing Paralegal, you will be supporting property transactions while developing towards a Fee Earner position.
This full-time permanent role offers a salary of up to £33,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Assisting fee earners with residential and/or commercial property transactions.
* Drafting, reviewing, and managing conveyancing documentation.
* Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents to ensure smooth transaction progression.
* Conducting searches, maintaining case files, and monitoring deadlines.
* Ensuring records are accurate and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Provide support in addressing issues and inquiries that occur throughout the conveyancing process
* Undertaking training and development to progress towards a Fee Earner role.
What we are looking for
* Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
* Have at least 5 years of experience supporting qualified Solicitors or Licensed Conveyancers.
* Strong understanding of the conveyancing process and related legal terminology.
* Proficient in case management systems (e.g., LEAP) and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
What's on offer
* Competitive Salary
* Clear career progression towards a Fee Earner role.
* Training and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Benefits package.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive law firm and advance your career in property law.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Warrington, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £33000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-12-09 11:58:24
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Farnham, Surrey Competitive Salary + BenefitsAre you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a friendly, highly respected Private Client team? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional support and seamless client care? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving law firm with a warm, professional culture and plenty of scope to grow.
A well-established, forward-thinking legal practice is seeking a confident and organised Legal Secretary to support its busy Wills & Inheritance department.
Working closely with fee-earners, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day matters across a varied caseload.
You'll provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, including audio and copy typing, preparing client documents, managing diaries, handling telephone enquiries and ensuring all files and systems are kept accurate and up to date.
You'll be an important point of contact for clients, helping the team maintain its reputation for outstanding service.Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally within Private Client - although strong administrators or secretaries from professional environments will also be considered.
Excellent client care skills and a proactive, team-focused approach.
Strong organisational ability with the confidence to manage multiple tasks.
Good working knowledge of modern IT systems, including digital dictation and case management software.
Experience with Tikit / Partner for Windows (PW4) would be an advantage.
You'll be joining a supportive and growing team that values development, collaboration and high professional standards.
Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, the firm offers genuine opportunities to progress and build a long-term career within Private Client.
If you're a motivated Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Farnham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary + Career Development
Posted: 2025-12-02 14:19:34
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My client is a well established Legal 500 law firm with a network of offices across the West Midlands.
They are looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join their successful team based in their Banbury office.
The successful candidate will assist Fee Earners with a range of administrative tasks to support the Conveyancing process.
Your role will be :
- To provide a full administrative and secretarial service within the department to ensure that the work is carried out in an expeditious manner and to meet the standards required by the Company.
- To work in accordance with the Office Manual and to act at all times in an appropriate manner as an employee of a professional practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake document preparation, typing, administration and secretarial work, following dictations from fee-earners
- Scanning post and allocating to fee earners electronically
- Assist in maintaining client files
- Providing Conveyancing quotes if required
- To progress files through to post-completion, file closing and progressing to archive
- Dealing with client enquiries and queries over the telephone and in person, and providing updates to clients and estate agents
- Update files on the Case Management System, maintain activities in case to ensure timely compliance with deadlines and required actions
- Undertake general administrative tasks
- Attend Department Meetings and Firm Wide Meetings
- Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Heads of Department, Line Manager or Fee Earners within the limits of this Job Description
Skills and Experience required:
- Experience of working in an administrative role for a law firm
- Strong typing skills and previous experience of following dictations
- Knowledge of Residential Conveyancing processes is desirable, but not essential
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Excellent client care
- Good organisation and administration skills with attention to detail
- Ability to be a team player
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Working knowledge of Case Management Systems would be desirable
- Flexible attitude to work
- Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
- You may be required to work at the other offices of the Firm from time to time be as required by the management
Benefits
- A competitive salary with annual reviews and genuine opportunity to progress
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Generous holiday entitlement, Holiday buy and sell scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day of annual leave will be allocated to this).
1pm finish on Christmas Eve when it falls on a normal working day
- A range of other excellent benefits.
If you are interested in the above Private Property Lawyer role, please call Sam Oliver on 0121 368 1833 or forward your most recent CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK.
Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Banbury,England
Start: 27/11/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28000 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-27 12:08:04
