Legal Secretary
7 days ago
Coventry
Legal Secretary – Commercial Property Coventry (Hybrid – 1 day WFH) Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE) We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Coventry, who are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Commercial Property department. This role would suit a confident and highly organised legal secretary with a strong property background, who enjoys working closely with fee earners and being a key part of a busy, professional team. The firm is open to candidates with either commercial or residential property support experience, provided they are looking to work at a senior level within a commercial property environment. The Role: • Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the commercial property team, • Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence, • Managing diaries, inboxes, and file administration, • Handling telephone calls and liaising with clients, agents, and third parties, • Opening, maintaining, and closing files in line with compliance and regulatory requirements, • Supporting transactions including leases, acquisitions, disposals, and related property matters The Ideal Candidate: • At least 5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary within a property law environment, • Background in commercial property or residential property support, • Strong typing, document production, and organisational skills, • Confident, professional, and able to manage competing priorities, • Comfortable working in a hybrid role with a mix of office-based and home working Benefits and Perks: • £30,000 – £35,000 salary, depending on experience, • Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home, • Supportive and collaborative working culture, • High-quality work within an established commercial property team, • Full-time, permanent position based in Coventry This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who is looking for a stable, well-supported role within a firm that values experience, professionalism, and long-term contribution.