Legal Secretary - Portishead

Element Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established legal practice in Clevedon 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.