Legal Secretary – Agriculture & Rural Property
Location: Salisbury
Salary:
Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us:
We are a leading law firm with a strong reputation in agricultural and rural property work. Our dedicated team supports a wide range of clients – from farmers and estate owners to land agents and rural businesses – with high-quality, practical legal advice.
We are now looking for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to support our Agriculture & Rural Property team.
The Role:
You’ll play a key role in providing secretarial and administrative support to our solicitors and fee earners. Your duties will include:
- Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Managing diaries and scheduling appointments
- Handling file opening/closing and compliance procedures
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, and third parties
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing systems
- Audio typing
This is a great opportunity to become part of a friendly, professional team working on a varied and interesting caseload in the rural and agricultural sector.
About You:
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in a legal secretary role (property experience preferred)
- Excellent typing skills and strong attention to detail
- A professional and friendly manner, with good client care skills
- Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to work
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
A background in rural or agricultural property work is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive, team-oriented working environment
- Department
- Agriculture & Rural Property
- Locations
- Salisbury
- Employment type
- Full-time
