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Posted 21 July, 2026

Part-Time Legal Secretary / Legal Typist

First City Recruitment Ltd
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

A long-established and well-regarded law firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Part-Time Legal Secretary / Legal Typist to support their busy Residential Conveyancing department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a typing-heavy workload, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a friendly, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • High-volume audio typing and copy typing
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  • Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents
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  • Managing confidential client information
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  • Supporting fee-earners with day-to-day secretarial tasks
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  • Handling multiple priorities within a busy conveyancing team
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Working Pattern\n
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  • 3 or 4 days per week (Monday–Friday)
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  • 9:00am–5:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break
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Salary & Benefits\n
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  • Flexible salary depending on experience
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  • Holiday allowance
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  • Pension scheme
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  • Eye test vouchers
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  • Training and ongoing support
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  • Career development opportunities
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  • Friendly, outgoing team environment
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About You\n
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  • Ideally 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Typist
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  • Conveyancing experience preferred but not essential
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  • Strong typing accuracy and excellent attention to detail
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  • Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
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  • Experience with legal case management systems (advantageous not essential)
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  • Knowledge of conveyancing-specific software (beneficial not essential)
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  • Able to commute easily to Southend-on-Sea
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  • Passionate about dictation and typing
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APPLY NOW! We look forward to hearing from you.

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