Real Estate Secretary

Job Title: Real Estate Secretary
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to specialise or continue your career in Real Estate law? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading full-service law firm known for its supportive culture, professional development, and long-standing client relationships.
This firm offers a collaborative working environment, modern offices, and a strong focus on employee well-being. With continued growth across its departments - particularly in Real Estate - the firm is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented secretary to support its busy property team.

What the Role Involves:
As a Real Estate Legal Secretary, you'll be providing crucial support to solicitors and fee earners handling a variety of commercial and residential property matters. Your responsibilities will include:

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  Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
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  Audio and copy typing using digital dictation systems
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  Opening and maintaining client files in line with compliance procedures
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  Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties, often acting as the first point of contact
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  Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and assisting with property completion processes
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  Handling land registry submissions, searches, and SDLT forms
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  Providing general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

What We're Looking For:

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  Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within real estate/conveyancing or a similar legal area
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  A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with legal documents
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  Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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  A confident and professional communication style, both written and verbal
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  Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
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  A team player who's also comfortable working independently and taking initiative

Why Join This Firm?

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  A respected and well-established law firm with modern values
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  Opportunities for career development and skill-building
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  Supportive leadership and friendly team environment
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  Competitive salary and benefits package

To learn more or to apply, please contact Lauren Hopkinson on or email in confidence.

Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.

This Real Estate Secretary vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.