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Legal Secretary - Property

United Kingdom · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our market leading CSG team that works with over 40+ insurance companies and self-insured corporates across the UK. As a Legal Secretary, you will be supporting our wider Secretarial team and Lawyers at DAC Beachcroft with day-to-day administration support to ensure our clients get the best service possible. You’ll play a key role in supporting a large team, with a varied workload that includes document preparation, billing, finance queries, payment requests, and diary management.

Job Responsibility

  • Type and proofread legal documents from digital dictation and speech recognition
  • Prepare paper/electronic bundles and use of e-bundling software
  • Filing, scanning, copying and archiving
  • Book travel and arrange client meetings
  • Access internal/external portals to upload/download documents
  • Support lawyers with admin tasks and deadlines
  • Liaise with the team to keep workflows on track
  • Assist with billing and financial queries
  • Maintain accurate client data and update systems
  • Contribute to ad hoc business development and communication activities (i.e. creating branded PowerPoint presentations, contact reports, mail merges in Word etc.)

Requirements

  • Prior experience working as Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, or similar is essential - ideally within the legal or professional services sector
  • Highly skilled in the Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
  • Skilled in audio typing with demonstratable experience
  • Good knowledge of financial/billing practices and processes
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
  • Client-focused with excellent organisational and communication skills
  • A collaborative team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
  • Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Nice to have

Hold a secretarial NVQ/Diploma or equivalent (this would be desirable, but not essential)

What we offer

  • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
  • A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
  • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
  • In person and remote social events
  • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

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