Legal Secretary – Commercial Property – Devizes, Wiltshire
Full-Time | Hybrid

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established Commercial Property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys providing first-class support to senior fee earners. The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a Partner/Fee Earner, ensuring they operate at optimum efficiency. The role requires strong initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload confidently. Key Responsibilities

• High-volume audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence (including track changes)
• Preparing and formatting commercial property documentation
• Setting up new client files accurately via the case management system
• Completing and submitting SDLT forms (following approval)
• Obtaining Land Registry documents via the Land Registry Portal
• Producing monthly client invoices and narratives
• Monitoring remittance advices and allocating payments to the correct matters
• Diary management and arranging internal and external meetings
• Managing incoming/outgoing emails and correspondence
• Filing, storage and retrieval of client files
• Providing professional telephone and in-person client support
• General administrative duties including scanning, photocopying and document binding
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

Occasional reception support may be required. About You

• Extensive experience as a Legal Secretary (Commercial Property experience preferred)
• Excellent audio typing and copy typing skills
• Strong working knowledge of case management systems
• Experience completing SDLT forms and using the Land Registry Portal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good numeracy skills, particularly relating to billing
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities effectively
• Professional, discreet and client-focused

Qualifications

• Secretarial/typing qualification (minimum RSA Level 2 in typing/audio typing or equivalent)
• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths

If you are a motivated and experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.