Legal Secretary Poole Townsend
Location: Milnthorpe
Position: Legal Secretary Legal Department (full-time)
Permanent position available
About Us:
Poole Townsend is a trusted name in the property and legal sector, offering a unique combination of legal, financial, and estate agency services under one roof. With offices across Cumbria, we are known for our client-first approach and for delivering expert, professional advice with a personal touch. We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary/Administrator to support our Head of Legal.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the Head of Legal and working closely with our Conveyancing and Private Client teams. You will be responsible for a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties, including managing a busy diary, acting as the first point of contact for clients at our Milnthorpe office, and providing general legal secretarial support across departments as required.
- Managing the Head of Legals diary and ensuring meetings and deadlines are prioritised effectively
- Providing secretarial support in both Conveyancing and Private Client matters for Head of Legal and other Fee Earners when required
- Welcoming and assisting clients as the first point of contact at our Milnthorpe office
- Handling incoming calls, emails, and post, ensuring prompt and professional communication
- Opening and closing files, maintaining case management systems, and ensuring accurate record keeping
- Assisting with general office administration and supporting wider legal team functions as needed
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Administrator preferable but not essential as full training will be provided
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and manage a varied workload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- A friendly, professional, and team-oriented approach
- Familiarity with diary management and supporting senior legal professionals
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 22 days annual holiday (plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas leave)
- Medicash health cash plan, employee assistance programme, staff discounts, and more
- Supportive workplace culture and regular company events
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
How to Apply
If youre an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys a busy, client-focused role and would like to be part of a supportive, professional team, wed love to hear from you.
Full-time hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am 5pm & Friday 9am 4:30pm
Closing date for CVs is 9am on Friday 15th August 2025
Join Poole Townsend and help us deliver a seamless, professional, and personal experience for every client.
Poole Townsend is a Disability Confident Committed employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive workplace.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
