Legal Secretary – Residential

Job Details

Location: West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Sector: Legal
Job Posted: 44 days ago
Contact Email: sarah.elliott@thrivegroup.co.uk
Job Start Date: 2026-04-16
Application Expiry Date: 16/05/2026
Job Reference: 930950

Full Job Description

Thrive Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a legal firm in Trowbridge, who are actively seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary - Residential to join the team on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
As an experienced Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial services to residential property fee earners within the team.

  • Ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the conveyancing department.
  • Typing all necessary documents from hand-written notes or by transcribing digital dictation.
  • Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents as required
  • Undertake file management including opening and closing files, photocopying, and filing all relevant documents.
  • Field calls and if necessary, routing calls and taking messages.
  • Manage Fee Earners diaries, organising internal and external meetings.
  • Support other members of the team in the performance of their duties

What you will need to succeed:

  • Previous Experience as a legal secretary and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
  • Well-organised, careful, conscientious approach.
  • Able ty to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good literacy skills and numeracy skills.
  • Proficient IT skills, including MS Office and Legal Databases.

What you will receive in return:

  • Monday to Friday 09.00Am to 17.00PM- full time 35 hours per week
  • Holiday 28 days + bank holidays
  • Salary Competitive (DOE)

What you will need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on 01225 632666 or email sarah.elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk
Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
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