Legal Secretary- Property Department

  • Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
  • Liverpool, Merseyside
  • Apr 20, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Legal Secretary/PA - Property Department

Liverpool City Centre £32,000-£38,000 Full-time, Office-based (5 days) On-Site Parking Top Legal 500 Firm

A highly regarded Top Legal 500 firm is seeking an experienced Property Legal Secretary to join their Liverpool office. You'll support a vibrant team of fee-earners within a busy Property Department, working in a dynamic, solutions-driven environment that values collaboration and a strong office-based culture.

This role sits within an established and supportive secretarial team and is ideal for a mid to senior-level Legal Secretary with strong property experience who is keen to continue developing their skills within a progressive business law environment. The firm champions internal progression and offers genuine opportunities to grow.

About the Role

You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Property team, so extensive property experience is essential. Responsibilities include:

  • Handling property transactions and liaising with clients
  • Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
  • Preparing and submitting SDLT forms to HMRC
  • Managing case management systems and document production
  • Audio typing, transcription, and drafting legal documents
  • Preparing bills, invoices, completion statements, and managing financial ledgers
  • Diary management, email handling, and general administrative support

During holiday periods, you may also support Corporate and Litigation teams, with workload shared fairly across the secretarial group.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • 5+ years' experience as a Property Legal Secretary
  • Excellent typing speed and strong document management/transcription skills
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A professional, client-focused telephone manner
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Experience using case management and dictation systems (e.g., Quill, BigHand)
  • Proficiency across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience maintaining accurate filing systems and databases
  • Confidence with financial ledgers, billing, and time recording
  • A proactive, flexible, and calm approach
  • A strong team-player mindset

Why Join Them?

  • Competitive salary £32,000-£38,000, depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • A positive, supportive, and collegiate working culture
  • Modern Liverpool city centre office, easily accessible by public transport or car