Legal Secretary/Assistant

Legal Secretary/Assistant – Property Department

Worthing

Full Time | Permanent

£27,000

The Role

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to join a busy and well-established Property team. Supporting Fee Earners across Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department while delivering a high standard of administrative and client support.

This is a varied position suited to an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in providing exceptional service to both clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Fee Earners within the Property Department.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence and reports with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage diaries, appointments and client communications.
• Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other third parties.
• Open, maintain and close client files, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and legal standards.
• Assist with file management in a paperless environment.
• Handle telephone enquiries, incoming post and general office administration.
• Support the team in meeting deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience working within a Residential Conveyancing or Property Department.
• Experience working in a solicitor's practice.
• Excellent administrative, secretarial and IT skills.
• Confidence working within a paperless case management environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Reimbursement of office parking costs.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a professional and supportive Property team, apply today or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information.