Job description
A long-established and well-regarded law firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Part-Time Legal Secretary / Legal Typist to support their busy Residential Conveyancing department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a typing-heavy workload, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a friendly, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
• High-volume audio typing and copy typing
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents
• Managing confidential client information
• Supporting fee-earners with day-to-day secretarial tasks
• Handling multiple priorities within a busy conveyancing team
Working Pattern
• 3 or 4 days per week (Monday–Friday)
• 9:00am–5:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break
Salary & Benefits
• Flexible salary depending on experience
• Holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Training and ongoing support
• Career development opportunities
• Friendly, outgoing team environment
About You
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Typist
• Conveyancing experience preferred but not essential
• Strong typing accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with legal case management systems (advantageous not essential)
• Knowledge of conveyancing-specific software (beneficial not essential)
• Able to commute easily to Southend-on-Sea
• Passionate about dictation and typing
APPLY NOW! We look forward to hearing from you.