Legal Secretary; Legal - Land Law

HK Law is one of the most recognised law firms in the Dorset and Somerset area, providing legal services locally, nationally and beyond. We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development and provide all our staff with a generous range of benefits.

One of our valued team members is retiring soon, so we are seeking someone to fill the gap that she will leave.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and proactive Legal Secretary to join our small Residential Land team, based at our new, modern offices in the heart of Poole, overlooking the harbour.

This is a full time, on-site role, although consideration may be given to part time hours (no less than 4 days per week, which must include a Friday).

The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support on a day-to-day basis to the Lawyers within the Residential Land team, to assist them in progressing their caseload of conveyancing matters. The position is varied, and you will be working alongside other support staff. Duties will include preparation and presentation of documents, typing via digital dictation methods, inputting information into the case management system (Actionstep), processing of bills, dealing with regulatory compliance as well as general administration such as booking client appointments and managing diaries.

You should have previous experience in a similar legal secretarial/support role with good overall knowledge of the administrative, compliance process and procedure relating to residential conveyancing. However, we may also consider applications from legal secretarial candidates who have gained their experience in a different area of law who now wish to transfer their skills into a conveyancing secretarial role.

This is a busy position, where there is a need to work to tight timescales and follow specific procedures, therefore, you must be well-organised, deadline-focused and have a calm disposition.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to work for a modern and forward thinking law firm in 2026!

You can look forward to some great benefits too!

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and extra discretionary days off at Christmas
• Half day off for Birthday
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Social events
• Sponsorship of legal qualifications
• Opportunities for self-development

Salary guide:
Between £24,000 - £28,000+ (Salary displayed on the advert is a guide only and any subsequent salary offer depend on level of skills, knowledge and experience.)

Hours:

Standard contractual hours are Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break (35 hours per week). Part time hours considered as set out above.

To apply:

Please apply via Linked In or head to our website at  where you can access our vacancies area for more detailed information and to make an application.

NB:
Due to business need, this advert may be closed early if sufficient suitable applicants have applied, therefore, if the role is of interest, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have not been contacted by 14 February 2026, please assume that it has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Candidates who do not meet the criteria for the role will not be contacted.