Legal Secretary
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000.00 to £27,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 1IL |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/671946_1755765177 |
Summary
Legal Secretary / Assistant - Residential Property
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (DOE) Location: Portsmouth, PO6 Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Full-time, permanent position
Are you looking to work in a prestigious law firm with a rich history and reputation for excellence? Our client is seeking a professional and client-focused Legal Secretary / Assistant to join their busy Residential Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an award-winning firm that values service, innovation, and community.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary / Assistant:
· Prepare correspondence and legal documents using audio typing, word processing, or digital dictation.
· Administer filing systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files.
· Attend to clients in person and by telephone in a professional and friendly manner.
· Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain an up-to-date diary for fee earners.
· Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch and manage copying tasks.
· Ensure confidentiality of all practice and client documentation.
· Liaise with the Accounts Department for credit control and billing.
· Promote the firm's services, image, and community standing.
· Support colleagues and guide junior or temporary secretaries as needed.
· Undertake training and professional development as required.
Key Requirements of the Legal Secretary / Assistant:
· Minimum 1 year of legal experience in a comparable role.
· Strong organisational and time management skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication.
· Ability to work independently and use initiative.
· High attention to detail and accuracy.
· Proactive in seeking feedback and identifying improvements.
· Committed to lifelong learning and innovation.
· Respectful, inclusive, and aligned with the firm's values.
· Understands team objectives and contributes to shared goals.
What You will get in Return:
· Negotiable salary based on experience
· Discounted and free legal services
· Health benefits including HealthShield, remote GP access, and EAP
· Financial benefits including pension contributions, cycle to work, and EV schemes
· Access to Breeze discount platform (500+ brands)
· Flexible work arrangements and self-managed time off
· Comprehensive training and career development support
· Social activities and team events (e.g. Great South Run, Soap Box Racing)
· Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
· Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants (e.g. Armed Forces, Care Leavers, Disabled candidates)
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.