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Posted 05 August, 2026

Junior Legal Secretary

Career Legal
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Legal Secretary to join a busy and friendly Real Estate team at a highly regarded city law firm.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial or administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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The Role

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You will provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners, helping to ensure the team delivers an excellent service to clients.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, printing and managing post.
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  • Preparing correspondence and sending completed legal documents to clients.
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  • Assisting with billing, invoices and completion monies.
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  • Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records.
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  • Liaising with clients by telephone and email, taking messages and responding to queries where appropriate.
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  • Carrying out property searches and supporting property transactions.
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  • Organising and maintaining electronic and paper files.
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  • Supporting the wider secretarial team and providing cover when required.
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About You

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  • Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience.
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  • Fast and accurate typing skills (50+ wpm preferred), including audio and copy typing.
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  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
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  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
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  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach.
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  • Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.
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  • A positive team player who enjoys working in a busy environment.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well respected law firm offering high quality work, a supportive team culture and excellent opportunities for career development.