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Legal Secretary York Centre £27,000 Your new role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established and reputable law firm based in York city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual with strong secretarial skills to support a busy legal team within either Conveyancing or Litigation click apply for full job details

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Conveyancing/Paralegal Assistant to work for a boutique Legal firm in Wantage. Role: Conveyancing/Paralegal Assistant Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire Hours: Office based. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Key Responsibilities of the Conveyancing/Paralegal Assistant: Ordering property searches. Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements. Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service. Drafting contract packs and client care letters. Assisting the clients, developers, and brokers with any queries either by telephone or email. Sending standard correspondence to clients. Drafting Stamp Duty Land Tax form in preparation for report to client. Write to clients and solicitors confirming exchange. Obtain OS2 and Bankruptcy searches and downloading the search results onto case file and lender portals. Obtain closing statements from clients and order ISA/LISA funds. Order redemption statements from lenders on sales. On completion ensure submission and payment of SDLT is made to HMRC. Arranging completion letters to client and solicitors, sending deeds etc on sales to solicitors. Submitting END1s/DS1s to existing lenders/HTB on sales. Submit the AP1 to Land Registry to register clients as new proprietors. Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry. Send title documents to lenders and clients. About you: Experience with using digital audio systems. Experience with working in conveyancing is preferred. Exceptional customer service. Able to type a decent speed as quite fast-paced environment. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!" For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Fee Earner Middlesbrough or Redcar Offices Permanent Role Reed Legal are delighted to be partnering with a stable, well-established high-street firm with a strong local reputation. They have a strong client base, varied caseload, and a genuinely supportive, community-oriented environment-ideal for candidates wanting meaningful client interaction. The firm cover a good mix of practice areas and have lots of long-serving staff, offering great training and progression with senior leaders having worked up from junior roles. They are currently hiring in their Residential Conveyancing team to join an experienced Solicitor and Legal Secretary on a manageable caseload of local sales and purchases. They don't do volume work and instead rely on repeat business and word of mouth from their client focused service. They have great benefits including; Generous annual leave (25 days + bank holidays + additional days at xmas) Bonus scheme (15-20% of billings above target) Relaxed culture (with no billable hours targets) Free Parking Onsite Flexibility and a family feel This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a change of pace from a high-volume firm. If you are interested, please apply or contact Kenza at Reed Legal Edinburgh to be considered.

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a specialist law firm providing expert legal services in criminal and family law delivering practical, client-focused legal advice and strong representation tailored to each client's needs. As a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant, you will provide professional secretarial support, manage legal documentation, and assist fee earners to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This permanent role offers a salary range of £25,000 - £27,000 and benefits. We are seeking two candidates, 1x Full-time and 1x part-time. Candidate must live within commutable distance (within 30 minutes) from the office. What we are looking for Essential: Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal clerk or in a similar role. Have 1 year of legal secretarial experience or a relevant legal secretarial qualification. Experienced in audio transcription. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Desirable: Experience in criminal law. Experience in family law What's on offer Competitive salary. Company pension. On-site parking. Apply today if you're looking to join a respected legal practice in a rewarding secretarial role with excellent long-term prospects. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary Fareham, Hampshire Full Time Office Based Company Overview A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the busy Private Client team at the Fareham office, providing essential secretarial and administrative support to enable the team to operate efficiently while maintaining excellent client service. Role Overview The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Private Client department. This is a varied role involving client communication, diary management, document preparation, file administration, and supporting fee earners with the smooth running of legal matters. Previous legal experience is beneficial but not essential; the firm is looking for someone with strong administration skills, excellent attention to detail, and a professional approach. Key Responsibilities Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team. Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings. Handle new client enquiries and complete relevant compliance checks. Open, close, maintain, and archive client files. Prepare documents and correspondence using audio typing and dictation. Produce accurate legal documentation. Carry out general administrative duties to support the team. Answer telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently. Liaise with clients, colleagues, and third parties. Maintain confidentiality and provide excellent client care. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience & Skills Strong administration experience within a professional environment. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively. Professional communication skills when dealing with internal and external contacts. Excellent IT skills, including: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team. Desirable Experience Previous experience within a legal environment. Experience supporting solicitors or professional services teams. Familiarity with legal compliance processes and file management systems. Experience with audio typing and digital dictation. Application Details Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Candidates with strong administrative experience are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have previous legal experience.

My client is a multi-service law firm committed to access to justice, their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. They are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we are currently recruiting a Legal Secretary to join our Family & Childcare Team in our Barnet Office click apply for full job details

Float Legal Secretary (x2) Well-established, supportive law firm Orpington (local candidates preferred) We are currently recruiting for two Float Legal Secretary roles to join a well-established and highly supportive law firm based in Orpington. These Float Legal Secretary positions sit within a busy and collaborative team environment, offering excellent variety and exposure across the firm click apply for full job details

The Bishop of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a Chaplain to assist and enrich his ministry, in particular by praying for him and with him, and by enabling his pastoral support of clergy and lay leaders across the Diocese. The Chaplain will act as secretary to the Bishop's Senior Staff Team (BSST). The successful applicant will be joyful and hopeful, generous and kindhearted, unafraid of failure and energised by challenge. Theological ability and administrative efficiency will be required, and considerable resources of patience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with adult and child barring. The Church Commissioners, on behalf of the Bishop of Sheffield, is seeking a Chaplain to to support and enable his ministry across the Diocese of Sheffield. This is a unique and deeply rewarding role at the heart of diocesan life combining pastoral care, liturgical leadership, strategic support, and trusted companionship in ministry. Working closely with Bishop Pete, you will help him live out his calling to lead the diocese prayerfully, joyfully and collaboratively as we pursue our shared vision: Renewed! Released! Rejuvenated! by 2032. The Bishop's Chaplain plays a central part in supporting the Bishop's apostolic ministry helping him to lead in mission, preside over the sacramental life of the diocese, and offer pastoral care to clergy and lay leaders. You will work closely with the Bishop, the Bishop of Doncaster, the Dean, Archdeacons, and the Bishop's Senior Staff Team, sharing in the oversight and flourishing of the diocese. Based at Bishopscroft, Snaithing Lane, Sheffield, you will be part of a small, warm and collaborative team alongside the Senior PA and Administrative Assistant. The role is varied, fast-paced and relational, requiring wisdom, discretion, theological depth and a joyful commitment to the life of the Church. The role involves regular contact with clergy, lay leaders, diocesan staff and civic partners, and includes Sunday parish ministry as required. The post-holder will be a priest of the Church of England, or of a church in full communion with it. (S)he will conduct worship on behalf of the Bishop and preside at all sacraments appropriate to the Church of England. This post has attached to it an occupational requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with Adult and Child Barred Lists check (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance. Working Hours - The expectation is of a similar time commitment as a parish priest. As a general rule, the Chaplain will be expected to share in morning worship outside office hours, and to keep office hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with a break for lunch. There is an expectation of some work, and ministry being exercised, outside office hours. There will be some evening commitments. The rest day is generally a Friday or Saturday. On Sundays, the Chaplain will usually be expected to be available to take services and preach where needed. Responsibilities Strategic Support the Bishop in delivering diocesan mission priorities, especially around clergy recruitment, induction and development. Help the Bishop remain focused on long-term strategic goals, offering perspective, encouragement and clarity. Represent the Bishop at meetings, events and parish visits as required. Liturgical Lead and oversee worship and prayer within the Bishop's office and Senior Staff Team. Plan and support diocesan services including confirmations, institutions, ordinations and cathedral events. Prepare bespoke prayers and liturgies for civic and ecclesiastical occasions. Preach and preside in parishes across the diocese, particularly during vacancies or clergy absence. Pastoral & Administrative Be a trusted confidant to the Bishop, offering pastoral support, theological insight and honest challenge. Serve as secretary to the Bishop's Senior Staff Team and other key meetings. Act as the Bishop's primary point of contact with clergy and lay leaders, managing correspondence and identifying pastoral needs. Oversee clergy processes, including MDRs, clergy status letters, safeguarding training records, PTO lists, and clergy files. Support the Senior PA in ensuring the Bishop is fully briefed for all engagements. Legal & Safeguarding Oversee Clergy Discipline Measure administration and clergy grievance processes. Act as first point of contact for safeguarding matters within the Bishop's Office, liaising with the DSO and attending Core Groups. Work with the Diocesan Registrar on legal matters including licences, pastoral reorganisation and benefice suspensions. Serve as the Bishop's Data Protection Compliance Officer, ensuring DPA 2018 compliance. We are looking for someone who: Works with wisdom, good humour, emotional intelligence and steadfast hope. Relates well across diverse ages, cultures, personalities and theological traditions. Is flexible, organised and able to manage competing demands with calmness and clarity. Is pastorally sensitive, resilient and able to support others through demanding seasons. Writes to a high standard and is confident with digital tools and systems. Is liturgically fluent - comfortable with both traditional and contemporary worship. Has a passion for evangelism, discipleship and the growth of the Church. Understands safeguarding as the responsibility of all and can follow due process confidently. Holds a full driving licence. Experience of Church of England structures, Canons and Measures, or vacancy processes is desirable, but not essential - the ability to learn quickly is. Application Process: Do ensure you attach your CV and provide a cover letter setting out why you are applying for this role. You will want to outline how you meet each of the elements of the person specification, drawing on gifts, skills, knowledge and experience from your previous career, both before and after ordination, responsibilities held and relevant interests. You will also want to set out your thoughts about how you will take forward some of the challenges and issues set out in the role specification. For more information, please contact: Wendy Whitfield, Senior PA to the Bishop of Sheffield Closing date for applications is 16 July 2026 at midday (noon): Shortlisting will take place on Saturday 18 July. If you have not been invited to interview by 31 July, you have been unsuccessful in your application on this occasion. Interviews will be held on 12 August 2026 in person. If you are shortlisted and invited to interview and are on annual leave, provision will be made to interview w/c 24 August 2026.

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Conveyancing/Paralegal Assistant to work for a boutique Legal firm in Wantage. Role: Conveyancing/Paralegal Assistant Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire Hours: Office based. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Key Responsibilities of the Conveyancing/Paralegal Assistant: Ordering property searches. Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements. Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service. Drafting contract packs and client care letters. Assisting the clients, developers, and brokers with any queries either by telephone or email. Sending standard correspondence to clients. Drafting Stamp Duty Land Tax form in preparation for report to client. Write to clients and solicitors confirming exchange. Obtain OS2 and Bankruptcy searches and downloading the search results onto case file and lender portals. Obtain closing statements from clients and order ISA/LISA funds. Order redemption statements from lenders on sales. On completion ensure submission and payment of SDLT is made to HMRC. Arranging completion letters to client and solicitors, sending deeds etc on sales to solicitors. Submitting END1s/DS1s to existing lenders/HTB on sales. Submit the AP1 to Land Registry to register clients as new proprietors. Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry. Send title documents to lenders and clients. About you: Experience with using digital audio systems. Experience with working in conveyancing is preferred. Exceptional customer service. Able to type a decent speed as quite fast-paced environment. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!" For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Legal Secretary required for a highly respected firm within the conveyancing team where you will be responsible for day to day support to the fee earner. This position is with a long-established business offering a friendly, flexible envionment and a realistic, managable workload, ensuring the best work life balanace. Along with excellent secretarial and communication skills we ideally would like to see applications with significant experience within property. We look forward to your application.

Are you an experience Legal Secretary or Paralegal with Residential Conveyancing experience? Are you looking for a role that will allow you to further grow and develop? Our superb new client based near Brandon, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join them on a full-time permanent basis to compliment there existing team, working Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. As Conveyancing Paralegal, you will be:- Opening and closing case files Preparing draft contracts and correspondence Conducting online Land Registry searches Updating case management systems Dealing with client queries, answering calls and making calls to chase up information. All related administrative duties such as post, filing, etc. To be considered for the role of Conveyancing Paralegal, it is essential:- That you have already gained some recent conveyancing support experience Have superb communication and organisational skills You will thrive on working as part of a busy team and equally able to work independently Excellent relationship building skills In return our client will offer a competitive market rate salary of c 28,000+ depending on time spent in a similar and experience, private healthcare, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus statutory leave and additional days allocated over the festive period, discount on services, training and development and much more. Send your CV now with details of your salary expectations for review. Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Private Client Legal Secretary Frome Flexible Working Up to 29,500 + Bonus If you're a Private Client Legal Secretary who takes real pride in client care, organisation and being the person who keeps everything running smoothly - this could be a genuinely lovely role to step into. You'll be joining a long-established, people-focused regional law firm with deep roots in the local community and a reputation for first-class client service. The culture is supportive, down-to-earth and genuinely team driven - somewhere people tend to stay and grow. This is the kind of role where you're trusted, valued and treated as a key part of the client experience - not just "support". The Role: Supporting a busy and friendly Private Client team, you'll be involved in: Audio and copy typing (Wills, LPAs, Probate, Trusts and Estate work) Managing diaries, appointments and client meetings Preparing legal documents and correspondence Liaising with clients, families and third parties with sensitivity and professionalism File opening, compliance and case management updates General team and administrative support What We Are Looking For: Previous Legal Secretary experience (Private Client experience desirable) Strong organisation and attention to detail Warm, professional client manner Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team What Is in It for You: Salary up to 30,000 + bonus scheme Flexible working options 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced pension contribution Training and development support Additional leave opportunities and recognition for extra responsibilities Friendly, community-focused culture with strong staff retention Social events, wellbeing initiatives and team recognition perks If you're not actively job hunting but open to hearing about genuinely good opportunities, I would love to have a confidential chat. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.