Legal Secretary

Job title: Locum Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing

Job Reference: SDA/6942

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Residential Property team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment within a well-established law firm in Greater Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing full secretarial support to the Residential Property team

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, and forms (including Land Registry and SDLT submissions)

• Diary management and appointment scheduling

• Liaising with clients, solicitors, and other third parties by phone and email

• Assisting with file management and general administrative tasks

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary in a Residential Property department

• Excellent typing and IT skills (Microsoft Office, case management systems)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload

• A professional, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills

• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

This is a great role for someone looking to utilise their legal secretarial skills in a dynamic, supportive team.

Hourly rate: Dependent on prior experience