Legal Secretary
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Salary
£35000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
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Location
Horsham, West Sussex
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Job type
Permanent
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Legal Secretary - Commercial Real Estate
Horsham | Full-time | Hybrid Working (3-4 days in the office)
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Commercial Real Estate or Residential Conveyancing? If you're looking to join a highly regarded professional services firm where you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, this could be the ideal opportunity.
Working within a busy Commercial Real Estate department, you'll provide comprehensive support to a team of approximately four fee earners at varying levels of seniority. This is a varied, fast-paced role where your organisational skills, attention to detail and proactive approach will be highly valued.
The Role
* Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a team of fee earners
* Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating travel
* Preparing legal documents, correspondence and reports
* Liaising professionally with clients by telephone, email and in person
* Assisting with meeting preparation and business development activities
* Maintaining accurate client records and updating internal systems
* Producing Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and reports
* Managing incoming calls, emails and post
* Supporting the wider team with general administration and coordinating occasional team events
About You
* Previous Legal Secretary experience is essential
* Experience within Commercial Real Estate is highly desirable, although applicants with Residential Conveyancing experience will also be considered
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong typing and Microsoft Office skills
* Professional, confident and client-focused with excellent communication skills
* Highly organised, proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer
* Hybrid working (3-4 days in the office)
* On-site parking
* Private healthcare
* 6% employer pension contribution
* Life assurance and group income protection
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy and carry-over options
* Your birthday off, plus a paid charity day each year
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Regular team social events
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:15pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and the chance to build a long-term career within an established Commercial Real Estate team.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Horsham | Full-time | Hybrid Working (3-4 days in the office)
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Commercial Real Estate or Residential Conveyancing? If you're looking to join a highly regarded professional services firm where you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, this could be the ideal opportunity.
Working within a busy Commercial Real Estate department, you'll provide comprehensive support to a team of approximately four fee earners at varying levels of seniority. This is a varied, fast-paced role where your organisational skills, attention to detail and proactive approach will be highly valued.
The Role
* Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a team of fee earners
* Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating travel
* Preparing legal documents, correspondence and reports
* Liaising professionally with clients by telephone, email and in person
* Assisting with meeting preparation and business development activities
* Maintaining accurate client records and updating internal systems
* Producing Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and reports
* Managing incoming calls, emails and post
* Supporting the wider team with general administration and coordinating occasional team events
About You
* Previous Legal Secretary experience is essential
* Experience within Commercial Real Estate is highly desirable, although applicants with Residential Conveyancing experience will also be considered
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong typing and Microsoft Office skills
* Professional, confident and client-focused with excellent communication skills
* Highly organised, proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer
* Hybrid working (3-4 days in the office)
* On-site parking
* Private healthcare
* 6% employer pension contribution
* Life assurance and group income protection
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy and carry-over options
* Your birthday off, plus a paid charity day each year
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Regular team social events
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:15pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and the chance to build a long-term career within an established Commercial Real Estate team.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Date
14/07/2026
Job Ref.
JN -072026-171922