Legal Secretary

Ashville Knight Recruitment

Job Description

We’re working with a well-established and expanding law firm in Basingstoke to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary for a float role supporting their Residential Conveyancing, Family, Wills, Trusts & Probate teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. The role will involve providing flexible, high-quality secretarial support to multiple fee earners across key practice areas.

The Role

You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Residential Conveyancing, Family and Wills, Trusts and Probate department, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of files and client matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence.
  • Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments and deadlines.
  • Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
  • Liaising professionally with clients, agents and third parties.
  • Preparing court documents, contracts and bundles.
  • General administrative duties, including filing and billing support.

Desired skills and experience:

  • 1 years + experience in at least two areas of law and ideally in Residential Conveyancing.
  • Excellent administrative skills and client service skills.
  • Strong communication skills.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm in the office.
  • Salary depending on experience - £26,000 - £30,000
  • Standard holiday.
  • Company Pension.
  • Regular social events.

Job Summary

Basingstoke
£26000.00 - £30000.00 Per Annum
Permanent
Law
April 09, 2026