Legal Secretary - Residential Leasehold Department

Bournemouth

Salary: £26k - £27.5k DOE
Full-Time | Permanent

Join a Friendly and Established Legal Team

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity within Residential Property? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, attention to detail, and excellent client service are valued?

We are seeking a proactive and professional Legal Secretary to join our busy Residential Leasehold Department in Bournemouth. Supporting the Head of Residential Leasehold, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth progression of a variety of leasehold property matters while delivering first-class support to both clients and the wider legal team.

The Role

As a Legal Secretary, you'll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across a range of residential leasehold transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing or residential property experience who enjoys working in a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Residential Leasehold.
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Managing diaries, appointments, meetings, and key deadlines.
• Opening new client files and completing onboarding procedures, including AML and ID verification checks.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors, mortgage lenders, freeholders, and managing agents.
• Handling telephone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Supporting a variety of leasehold matters, including: Sales and purchases, Lease extensions, Deeds of variation, Transfers of equity and Enfranchisement matters.
• Requesting and reviewing management packs and leasehold documentation.
• Assisting with exchange, completion, and preparation of completion statements.
• Updating case management systems and monitoring transaction progress.
• Supporting billing, file closure, and archiving processes.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and data protection legislation.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, client-focused, and able to work effectively in a busy legal environment.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Residential Property or Conveyancing
Excellent typing and document production skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Excellent communication and client care skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Desirable Skills

Experience using legal case management systems
Knowledge of leasehold property transactions and terminology
Experience using digital dictation software

What You'll Bring

• Exceptional attention to detail
• A professional and approachable manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A confidential and trustworthy approach
• A flexible, proactive attitude
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service

Why Join Us?

• 25 days annual leave
• Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Eye care scheme including eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to ongoing training, webinars and professional development opportunities

If you're an organised Legal Secretary with residential property experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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