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Legal Secretary

Recruiter
Birchrose Associates
Location
London
Salary
£28,000 - £32,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
24 August 2026
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Job description

Birchrose Associates is proud to be representing a highly regarded law firm based in London, which is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its property team.

The Firm

Our client, a respected and well-established law firm based in London, is looking for a Legal Secretary to provide high-quality support within its busy Property team.

The Opportunity

The successful Legal Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support to a team of fee earners within a busy Property team. This is the perfect opportunity for a proactive Junior Legal PA / Secretary looking to take the next step in their career and develop within a highly regarded law firm. Duties to include:

Provide comprehensive legal secretarial support, including document production, file management, billing, file opening and closing, and general administrative support
Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, client communications and internal coordination to ensure an efficient service for the team
Support property transactions by assisting with post-completion matters, including Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, Land Registry applications, notices of transfer and completion payments
Handle Land Registry processes, responding to requisitions and using the Digital Registration Service
Assist with commercial and residential property searches and preparing documentation
Work closely with Partners, Fee Earners, Department EAs and Senior Secretaries
Provide support with financial processes, including drafting invoices, monitoring WIP and assisting with debt management initiatives

This Legal Secretary position is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday 9:30am- 5:30pm.

Requirements

At least a year's administrative experience in a law firm (essential)
Experience supporting a Property / Real Estate team (desired)

Vacancy Highlights

Hybrid working
Competitive benefits package

To be considered for this Legal Secretary opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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