Conveyancing Legal Secretary

  • Chichester
  • Permanent
  • Market related

Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant – Residential Property

Chichester | Full-Time | Hybrid Working | Legal 500 Firm

A well-established Legal 500-ranked law firm in Chichester is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join its Property Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and client-focused legal support professional to join a friendly, inclusive team and provide high-quality support to Fee Earners across the Property Department.

The Role

As a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners, with a particular focus on Residential Property.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to Fee Earners

  • Assisting with the management and progression of property files

  • Preparing correspondence and legal documentation

  • Communicating professionally with clients, solicitors and other third parties

  • Helping to ensure files are maintained accurately and in accordance with internal procedures

  • Supporting compliance with Lexcel accreditation standards

  • Assisting with general administrative and secretarial duties

  • Working effectively in a paperlite/paperless environment

  • Managing competing priorities and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently

About You

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have previous experience working within a Residential Property Department

  • Have proven experience working within a solicitors' office

  • Possess excellent secretarial, administrative and IT skills

  • Be confident working with electronic file management and paperless systems

  • Be highly organised, proactive and self-motivated

  • Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Be comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities

  • Demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills

  • Be confident communicating with clients and third parties professionally

  • Be able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team

What's on Offer

  • Legal 500-ranked law firm

  • Full-time position based in Chichester

  • Hybrid working

  • Positive, supportive and inclusive working environment

  • Healthcare benefit scheme

  • Performance-based bonus scheme

  • Reimbursement of car parking costs for office-based work

  • Opportunity to join an established Property Department

  • Client-facing role with varied responsibilities

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant with Residential Property experience and are looking for your next opportunity with a respected Chichester law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.

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