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Reed
Legal Secretary
Chelmsford, Essex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Reed
- Closes
- 10 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Legal Secretary - Property Department
Location: ChelmsfordSalary: Competitive + excellent benefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Property law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment where you can support a successful team and make a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the Role
We are working with a respected and well-established law firm in Chelmsford who are seeking a proactive, organised, and highly professional Legal Secretary to join their Property department.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations within a busy conveyancing and commercial property team.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and reportsManaging diaries, organising appointments, and coordinating meetingsHandling incoming calls and enquiries, providing exceptional client serviceAudio typing and digital dictationOpening and closing client files, maintaining accurate recordsConducting Land Registry searches and preparing relevant formsLiaising with clients, solicitors, and external stakeholdersGeneral administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, and filingAbout You
To excel in this role, you'll bring:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (property experience highly desirable)Fast and accurate audio typing skillsExcellent attention to detail and strong organisational abilitiesA professional, friendly, and confident communication styleAbility to manage competing deadlines in a fast-moving environmentStrong IT skills, including MS Office and case management systemsWhat's on Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentInterested?
Please call Michelle Topley on or email your CV to . Alternatively apply online.
Ad ID: 5417840274
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