Legal Secretary

Are you a highly organised individual with strong administrative skills looking to build a career in the legal sector?

Our client, a well-established and growing firm of solicitors based in the heart of York, is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary.

This respected law firm has built an exceptional reputation for providing high-quality legal services across Yorkshire. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of property work, they pride themselves on delivering first-class client service while maintaining a friendly, collaborative culture.

As part of their ongoing expansion, they are now seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Secretary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with secretarial or administrative experience, or a recent graduate, who is eager to develop their career within a professional, supportive legal environment.

What the Legal Secretary job involves

You ll play a key role in supporting fee earners across both residential and commercial property matters, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

• Preparing and formatting legal documents such as contracts, leases, SDLT forms, and Land Registry applications.
• Handling correspondence, typing dictations, and maintaining accurate client records.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and liaising with clients, estate agents, and lenders.
• Assisting with property searches, client onboarding (including ID and AML checks), and post-completion administration.
• Supporting the billing process and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and SRA regulations.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that would suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of a team, managing multiple priorities, and providing excellent administrative support.

Skills required

We re open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, whether you have legal experience, secretarial expertise, or transferable skills gained in another professional office based role, Ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Strong IT literacy, ideally with experience using case management or document systems including MS Office.
• A professional and proactive approach, with the ability to handle confidential information.
• The confidence to liaise with clients and external partners effectively.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the legal profession.

This role would also suit a recent graduate seeking their first step into a legal career in a back-office, administrative, or supportive capacity.

Other information

• Monday to Friday 9am 5pm (35 hours a week)
• Flexible / Dynamic working options available after training.
• People focused culture with enhanced training and development opportunities available
• Discounted legal fees available
• Employee Assistance programme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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