Legal Secretary - Portishead

Legal - Legal
Ref: 5290 Date Posted: Friday 03 Jul 2026

Element Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established legal practice in Portishead as they look to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with previous legal support experience to play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of matters within a fast-paced legal environment.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors and other legal professionals, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across a range of residential property matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing day-to-day secretarial support to solicitors and fee earners
  • Drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence
  • Preparing SDLT forms, transfer deeds and related documentation
  • Opening and closing client files
  • Managing client onboarding and AML procedures
  • Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties to provide updates
  • Producing letters and documents using the case management system
  • Maintaining accurate file records and documentation
  • Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator
  • Experience within Residential Conveyancing would be advantageous
  • Excellent communication and client service skills
  • A professional and confident telephone manner
  • Strong typing and document production abilities
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines
  • A proactive and team-oriented approach

Interested?

Apply now.

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