Property Secretary – Leeds
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Property Secretary to join our clients busy and collaborative Property team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, playing a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and delivering a professional service to clients.
About the Team
The Property team operates in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration are key. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, supporting a wide range of property matters and helping maintain high standards of service and compliance.
We value a positive, supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to share ideas, grow professionally, and contribute to the success of the team.
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary
* Agile working options
* Enhanced family-friendly benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement, with holiday purchase scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
* Employee wellness initiatives
* Cashplan and Private Medical Insurance
About the Role
As a Property Secretary, you will provide critical support to fee earners through a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. Your work will help maintain efficient workflows, ensure compliance, and provide a professional interface with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and forms using Microsoft Word and Excel
* Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
* Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems, including archiving and retrieval
* Handle billing processes and financial administration
* Audio typing via digital dictation
* Respond to telephone and email enquiries professionally and discreetly
* Liaise confidently with colleagues and external clients
* Draft routine legal documents using standard templates
* Maintain client files in line with firm protocols and compliance standards
The Ideal Candidate
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a secretarial or administrative role within a legal environment
* Experience in commercial or residential property is preferred
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Highly organised, professional, and capable of managing competing priorities
Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application. (Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)