Job description
We are working with a long-established and highly respected law firm seeking to recruit an experienced agricultural legal secretary to join their Commercial Property team, with a particular focus on agricultural and rural property matters.This is an excellent opportunity for an agricultural legal secretary to work closely with a dedicated fee-earner on a 1-to-1 basis, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within a friendly, supportive, and professional environment.
The Role The successful agricultural legal secretary will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the fee-earner’s caseload, acting as a vital point of contact for clients and third parties across a range of agricultural and rural property matters.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Providing full secretarial and administrative support to a commercial property fee-earner
- Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Audio and copy typing
- Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings
- Handling incoming calls and emails, dealing with client queries professionally
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with firm procedures
- Managing post, emails, and document filing (electronic and paper)
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, and other third parties
- Assisting with billing, time recording, and file administration
- Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary (any practice area considered)
- Experience as an agricultural legal secretary or exposure to rural/commercial property work would be highly advantageous
- Strong typing and document production skills
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
- Ability to manage workload effectively and work well under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Join a well-established and reputable firm with a strong presence in the market
- Supportive team culture and long-term career stability
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Excellent opportunity for an agricultural legal secretary to further specialise within a niche and highly regarded area of law
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