Overview
About Farnfields Solicitors
Commercial & Agricultural – Legal Secretary – Full time, permanent. Farnfields Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our busy Commercial & Agricultural Department at our North Dorset offices in Gillingham on a permanent full time basis.
Role
The role will involve providing administrative/secretarial support within the Commercial & Agricultural Department using our designated IT systems. It is a busy department, so you will be proficient and comfortable working in a busy team with regular multi-tasking whilst working to deadlines. In the role you will be liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents, so good people skills are essential. Previous legal secretarial or property related admin experience would be advantageous, but not essential for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Commercial & Agricultural Department using designated IT systems.
* Manage multi-tasking in a busy team and work to deadlines.
* Liaise with clients, solicitors and estate agents; maintain professional communication.
Who you are (Qualifications & Skills)
* Team player with good communication, organisational, and IT skills.
* Initiative, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
* Friendly, professional demeanor and a commitment to excellent client service.
About us & Benefits
Farnfields is a well-established and successful law firm with a modern, down-to-earth approach. We value being friendly, supportive, and ambitious — qualities that define how we work with clients and colleagues. We foster a healthy work–life balance alongside professional growth.
* Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year 2024 – The British Conveyancing Awards
* Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023 – LawNet
* Leading Firm – The Legal 500, 2021
As a Lexcel-accredited firm and proud LawNet member, we are dedicated to continuous career development, offering challenging and rewarding work that engages and motivates our team. Please apply in writing, attaching your CV, to HR@Farnfields.com
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