Residential Property Legal Secretary/Assistant

Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant

Location: Chichester office
Department: Property
Hours: Full time
Salary: £28,000–£32,000, plus benefits
Working pattern: Hybrid

Join a friendly, successful Property team

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Secretary or Assistant to support fee earners across residential conveyancing and commercial property. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team in a busy, client-focused department, where reliable, well-organised support helps keep transactions moving and clients informed.

The role

You’ll provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support across the Property Department. Your work will include preparing and handling correspondence and documents, communicating with clients and third parties, managing incoming and outgoing information, and helping keep files accurate, up to date and compliant with internal procedures.

You’ll need to be comfortable managing a varied workload, responding to changing priorities and maintaining a high standard of work when things get busy. You’ll also contribute to the smooth running of the wider team and provide general secretarial support as needed.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience working in a residential property department and a solicitor’s office
• Strong secretarial, administrative and IT skills
• Confidence working in a paperlite or paperless environment
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear, professional communication skills and a commitment to great client care
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the confidence to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on offer

A competitive salary of £28,000–£32,000, hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested? Get in touch to find out more or apply.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Work from home

Experience:

• residential property : 1 year (required)
• secretarial : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Location: Chichester | Salary: £28000 - £32000 per | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 23/10/2026