Legal Secretary -Property Litigation

Legal Secretary – Property Litigation

A respected and well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation team based in Farnham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team
• Formatting, proofreading, and preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court papers
• Managing and maintaining case files to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence with a high level of accuracy
• Diary management, arranging meetings, and coordinating appointments
• Monitoring court deadlines, filings, and key dates
• Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties
• Assisting with reports, billing, invoicing, and general administration
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information professionally

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document procedures
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience managing diaries, meetings, and court schedules
• Confident using modern IT systems; experience with legal software advantageous
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting litigation matters
• Exposure to high-quality legal work and experienced professionals
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing team

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