Legal Secretary

  • RE People
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Sep 01, 2025
Full time Legal

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Secretary Real Estate / Property
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our clients highly regarded Real Estate team in our Cheltenham office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, professional environment, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a team of Fee Earners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing proactive diary management and producing correspondence (letters, emails, online forms) using our case management and IT systems.
  • Supporting Fee Earners in delivering exceptional client service, including liaising with clients and third parties, chasing outstanding matters, and responding promptly to queries.
  • Managing electronic and paper files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.
  • Preparing and processing forms, draft bills, and financial transfers under Fee Earner instruction.
  • Coordinating internal and client events, liaising with Marketing, sending invitations, and arranging logistics.
  • Monitoring Fee Earner emails, voicemail, and post, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with appropriately.
  • Undertaking audio and copy typing, minute taking at meetings, and following up on actions.

What We re Looking For:

  • Previous legal experience within real estate or property law is essential.
  • Excellent written English and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
  • Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • A strong team player who is adaptable and able to support across the wider department.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Outstanding, flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, dental cover, health checks, and more.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with a blend of home and office-based work.
  • A friendly, inclusive culture within a Top 200 law firm with an excellent reputation.

If you have proven legal secretarial experience in real estate or property and are looking to join a forward-thinking firm in Cheltenham, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your legal career by sending your cv to (url removed)

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