Role: Commercial Property Legal Secretary
Location: Chester
Position: Full Time, permanent
Salary: Up to £26,000
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.
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 £25,000 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...
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...
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Faculty Engagement and Liaison Administrator to support the Faculty Engagement Liaison Officer. You will help coordinate activities related to student recruitment, programme marketing, and engagement with schools, colleges, and other stakeholders, while acting as a key link between the Faculty and the University’s Marketing and Recruitment team. In the Faculty Engagement and Liaison Officer role you will be:
Coordinate Faculty marketing and student recruitment activities.Gather content, case studies, and success stories from academic teams for marketing materials.Support Faculty and University-wide recruitment events, including open days and subject tasters.Assist with schools and colleges engagement activities.Update and maintain Faculty and programme pages on the University website.Provide administrative and secretarial support for committees, PSRB activities, and industry liaison projects.Maintain efficient systems for data management and reporting.Attend meetings and provide coordination/minute-taking support.Work collaboratively to deliver an effective and professional Faculty support service.
To be considered for the Faculty Engagement Liaison Officer role you must have:
Excellent written and verbal communication.Well organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.Strong attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.Secretarial skills including agenda setting and accurate minute taking.
This is a temporary full-time position working 37 hours per week Monday – Friday for around 6 months. Offering an hourly rate of £13.50 per hour PLUS holiday pay. This role is based in Wrexham.....Read more...
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...
Role: Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive
Location: East Cheshire
Hours: (Full-Time or Part-Time)
I am working with a well-established firm who are ideally looking for a qualified Solicitor with 25 years PQE, also welcoming CVs from candidates who may hold conveyancing fee earning experience but not the qualification, to join their Residential Property department on a permanent basis.
The role offers hybrid working (50/50 split), and salary will be dependent on experience and expertise, including an annual performance based annual bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to take on and further develop an existing, high-quality caseload.
Role Responsibilities:
- Handling residential sales, purchases and mortgages.
- Advising on related property matters including easements, planning issues, transfers of equity and environmental concerns.
- Some exposure to commercial or agricultural property would be beneficial, though not essential.
- The position is available due to the retirement of a long-standing fee earner. While not a requirement, a following would be an advantage.
Team & Support:
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and Head of Property, Andrew Williamson, alongside solicitors Natalie Linehan and Natasha Elston. The role includes your own office and dedicated secretarial support.
If youd like to discuss the role or firm in more detail, Id be happy to provide further information, call Rebecca on 0151 2301 208 to discuss further information....Read more...
Are you a recent graduate looking to take your first step into the legal world? A leading law firm in Lancaster is on the lookout for a bright, enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Legal Secretary, supporting across all departments.
The firm believes that graduates bring fresh perspectives, strong communication skills and a natural ability to learn, making them ideal for this varied and rewarding role.
As a Legal Secretary, youll play a key role in helping the team deliver an excellent service to clients. Youll be involved in all aspects of administrative and secretarial support, working closely with solicitors across different practice areas.
The firm is looking for someone who:
- Is a real team player and enjoys helping others
- Has great IT skills (including touch typing and, ideally, experience with a case management system)
- Has a strong eye for detail and excellent written English
- Is well organised, efficient, and able to manage changing priorities
- Uses their initiative and is flexible in approach
- Is eager to learn, develop, and expand their skills
- Brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to their work
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment where youll be supported to grow your career.
Voluntary legal work experience alongside your studies would be a distinct advantage!
If youre a graduate whos confident, organised and ready to start building a future in law, this could be the perfect role for you. Please give Justine a call now on 0161 914 7357 or email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Secretary to join a well-established law firm offering a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses.
As a Litigation Secretary, you will be providing administrative support to Fee Earners within the personal injury department.
This part-time office-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits working 3 days a week.
You will be responsible for:
? Collaborating with experts, legal counsel, witnesses, and the court
? Drafting correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription and copy typing
? Reviewing documents for precision and correctness
? Calculating case-related expenses for cost updates and invoicing
? Handling telephone communications and relaying messages
? Scheduling appointments, coordinating diaries, and addressing client needs
? Preparing outgoing mail and accompanying documents
? Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security in accordance with GDPR
What we are looking for:
? Previously worked as a Litigation Secretary, Dispute Resolution Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
? Must have secretarial experience in Litigation.
? Ideally have experience in personal injury.
? Strong communication skills with an ability to work well within a team.
? Use of Proclaim Case Management system advantageous
Shift timing:
9:00am - 5:15pm (3 days a week)
Apply now for this exceptional Litigation Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Im supporting a well-regarded law firm as they look to bring a full-time Office Administrator into their central support team. This is a role that would suit someone who enjoys being right at the heart of a busy office, working alongside a friendly group who genuinely pull together and look after one another.
To be considered, youll need to have experience working within a professional services environment, ideally in an office-based position where youve spent time speaking with clients or customers over the telephone. You should be comfortable working with electronic filing systems and confident using Microsoft Office. If youve previously worked in a law firm and have strong typing skills, that would be a real advantage, but it isnt essential.
What you\'ll be doing
- Answering phone calls politely and helpfully
- Opening and sorting incoming post, then scanning documents to the case management system
- Supporting with outgoing post
- Archiving, filing, and general office organisation
- Offering support to the reception and secretarial teams when needed
- Greeting visitors, offering refreshments, and helping them feel welcome
The firm values people who naturally take a caring, professional approach and someone who truly understands the importance of excellent client service.
The firm places a lot of value on maintaining a caring, professional approach. They pride themselves on delivering a high standard of service to clients and need someone who understands the importance of making every interaction a positive one. Its a workplace where attitude matters just as much as experience, and where teamwork and kindness go a long way.
On offer is a competitive salary relative to experience, including the following benefits:
- 25 days holiday
- Private health cover
- Life insurance
- Subsidised gym membership
- Contributory pension
- Attendance bonus
- Annual bonus if the firm reaches its target
- Regular social events and a lively team culture
If you would like a chat about further details, please call Justine @ Clayton Legal on 0161 914 7357 or email your current CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
The Role An established and supportive law firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with around 3 years PQE to join its busy property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident conveyancer to manage a steady caseload with full administrative and post-completion support.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of approximately 25 residential conveyancing files per month
- Handling freehold and leasehold sale and purchase transactions from instruction through to completion
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other third parties
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documents, and reports
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high service standards
- Providing clear updates and advice throughout the transaction lifecycle
Support Structure You will benefit from a fully supported team environment, including:
- New business team to open and allocate files
- Administrative assistant
- Post-completions department handling registrations and SDLT
- Paralegal assistance with day-to-day file progression
This structure ensures fee earners are able to focus on client service and technical work rather than admin.
Requirements
- Approximately 3 years PQE in residential conveyancing
- Proven ability to manage a full conveyancing caseload
- Strong communication skills and client-focused approach
- Ability to work efficiently and independently within a team-focused department
Benefits
- Competitive salary £30,000 £40,000 depending on experience
- Onsite parking
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas office closure
- Full secretarial and post-completions support
- Friendly, collaborative working culture
If you are interested in the above Residential Conveyancing Solicitor 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...
To provide a comprehensive administrative/clerical and secretarial service
To carry out data entry work as directed (e.g. school transport records, pupil database)
To carry out administrative duties as directed, including reporting, photocopying, filing, research relating to the work of the team or school office
To receive telephone calls and greet visitors to the school / office
To undertake general office duties, including collation/copying reports and documents, organising and maintaining filing systems and assisting in the absence of colleagues
To attend staff meetings as required
To provide support for any school projects or events as required
The working environment may be a busy school or department office with frequent use of IT equipment
There may be restricted space to work and there will be occasional processing of large numbers of documents (eg large-scale photocopying for meetings)
Training:
Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 if not previously attained at GCSE Level
Blended learning model with online and face to face training
Training Outcome:
A potential permanent role may be available upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a thirteen class primary school & nursery in the market town of Highbridge in Somerset. On 1st April 2013 we became part of Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust.
There is something very special about Churchfield and we are incredibly proud of our unique children and our community. We want to enable children and their families to flourish and be the best version of themselves.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Screening calls and taking detailed, accurate messages where necessary
Managing the reception area, including welcoming customers and guests
Weekly stationery inventories to ensure all stock is up to date and ordering more when necessary
Managing and distributing all incoming and outgoing post and couriers
Photocopying, faxing, binding and filing all company documents
Booking meeting rooms and organising refreshments
Helping company colleagues with email correspondence
Updating contact lists on the company database
Providing telephone support during peak times
Office cover during holidays
Assisting the office manager with regular health and safety checks
Processing purchase orders for requested items
Recording utilities, including meter readings and resolving any issues
Ad-hoc secretarial duties, including running personal errands and booking lunches
Contribute to team projects and initiatives as needed
Collecting, verifying, and reviewing data
Training:
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2
The apprentice will have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to the workplace
Training Outcome:For the right candidate this apprenticeship will lead to a permanent position within TNS Catering, this is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to build their career.Employer Description:TNS Catering are an award winning company creating and enhancing a new style of management for the provision of catering services in business & industry, healthcare and education sectors of the food service market.
Mission Statement
Throughout the Country we wish, within our selected business area, to be the preferred source of catering and associated services, contributing to a better-quality working environment.
By being close to our customers, we fulfil their needs with innovative high-quality solutions.
Through empathy, responsiveness and dependability, we seek to earn their loyalty.
Our cultures attract and nourishes individuals who are energetic, committed and have a passion for our business.
We respect differences and pledge to act responsibly in social, environmental and business contexts.
By striving to be the best in our business we achieve growth and increased value for our customers and employees.
Culture
Our ability to provide excellent support both locally and nationally.
To produce locally sourced food as close to service time as possible.
To provide an environment in which all our employees develop to their full potential.
To always deliver on our promises, to offer our clients a catering service which is based on trust and partnership.
Core Values
Valuing our employees
Exceeding our customers’ expectations
Delivering our promises every day
Excellent food
Excellent servicesWorking Hours :37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
To provide administration and secretarial support to the practice, by successfully completing clinical correspondence training to ensure appropriate knowledge of coding and understanding of protocols and procedures is obtained and applied when carrying out duties.
The role will incorporate managing incoming patient correspondence and requests. To include clinical coding, reading and sharing sensitive information, word processing and typing skills and general clerical work over three sites.
Job responsibilities:
Responsible for managing, assessing priority and appropriately distributing all clinical correspondence in accordance with our protocols
Responsible for coding letters and contents to patient record
Ensuring all documents are filed correctly and accurately
Process incoming e-mails to the business in a timely fashion in accordance with relevant procedures
Working with the Healthcare Providers, sharing sensitive information as required
To provide efficient copy typing for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports and patient referrals etc. in an accurate and quality manner
Screen incoming tasks and work lists for urgent / 2WW / advice and guidance and actioning appropriately
Review daily worklists for advice and guidance responses and where referrals have come back with an issue, action appropriately
Provide ad hoc administrative support related to QOF under instruction of the Assistant Practice Manager
Provide ad hoc administrative support related to the Pharmacy Team recalls under instruction of the Assistant Practice Manager
Any other administrative duties deemed appropriate and agreed by the Assistant Practice Manager
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Training:Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
As an Apprentice you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get hands-on experience in a real job
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Training Outcome:
This vacancy is for at least duration of the apprenticeship programme
There is also the possibility of fulltime administrative role following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a partnership practising in our purpose-built surgery in Victoria Road, Marlow and at two branch surgeries at Lane End and Hambleden.
Surgery consultations are normally by appointment and there are specialist clinics in various fields.
The Marlow Surgery is responsible for training qualified doctors in general practitioner skills.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Confidentiality....Read more...
Pinsent Masons Vario provides a range of professional services to our clients. These include managed legal services, flexible legal provision, legal project management, legal technology consultancy and company secretarial.
We have developed the Paralegal Centre of Excellence, which brings together a range of paralegal skills and capabilities and provides a variety of services to both our lawyers and our clients.
A paralegal is a highly valued member of a legal team that has extensive knowledge of the law and legal matters, but is not a qualified lawyer. Paralegals undertake a wide variety of administrative and legal work. The work our paralegals do is a key part of how we deliver legal services and they can choose to specialise in a specific area of law.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be based in one or two teams (this may include Construction & Projects, Property, Finance & Restructuring, Disputes, Intellectual Property, Cyber Data & Privacy, Employment, Corporate), enabling you to develop a good understanding of the specific areas of law. You may also have an opportunity to assist other teams depending on business needs.
The type of tasks an Apprentice Paralegal can expect to assist with on a day-to-day basis can vary but may include:
Helping to manage the documentation required in legal matters, including creating bundles of documents that will be used in court
Helping to create and maintain template documents (precedents) that will be used in legal transactions
Taking minutes and writing up notes for meetings or legal proceedings
Conducting legal research and writing up advice notes
Drafting legal documents such as settlement agreements, contracts, and legal pleadings
Other ad-hoc duties and tasks as dictated by the business and client needs
As you progress in your role, you will be introduced to more advanced tasks to help you build a portfolio and work towards the paralegal qualification.
You will be supervised by an experienced MLS (managed legal services) delivery manager and supported by your team, your buddy, and a dedicated early talent team. You will receive full training which will combine on-the-job learning and formal structured sessions to ensure you are fully equipped to succeed in the role. You will also have access to a wide range of courses available through our Pinsent Masons Learning and Development team, enabling you to develop your skills and build a successful career.
Some travel within the UK and Ireland might be required during your apprenticeship. We will help you book your travel and reimburse any travel-related business expenses in line with our policy to enable you to meet the business needs and access relevant training opportunities. Training:Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Apprentice Paralegals have a dedicated weekly study day during which they study legal foundation subjects and skills modules as well as prepare for a range of assessments. Apprentice Paralegals spend the remaining four days per week working with colleagues in the office
Throughout your studies you will complete regular tasks and receive feedback from your subject tutor, as well as meet with the Skills Coach to support your progress
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of your paralegal apprenticeship, you could have the opportunity to apply for paralegal roles at Pinsent Masons and explore a range of future progression opportunities available within our Paralegal Centre of Excellence. Alternatively, depending on role availability and individual preference, you could also apply for our solicitor apprenticeship programme
If you are successful in securing a Pinsent Masons solicitor apprenticeship role following completion of our paralegal apprenticeship, the duration of the solicitor apprenticeship may be shortened
Employer Description:Pinsent Masons is a global law firm with over 3,800 employees operating in over 29 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate.
Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. We pride ourselves on being an innovative law firm who put people at the heart of the business. Pinsent Masons won the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe award for the third time at the 2023 Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe.
The firm has been awarded Gold Employer status in this year’s 2025 Global Workplace Equality Index by Stonewall, recognising our continued commitment to fostering an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a Top 75 Employer in the Social Mobility Index 2025. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
We’re proud to have been placed amongst RateMyApprenticeship Best 100 Employers 2024-2025.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 9.30am to 5.30pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Interest in business,Intellectual capability,Social adaptability,Drive,Personal responsibility,Positive impact....Read more...
