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Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London NW11 9NN, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Legal Secretary to support at least four senior lawyers in a full-time, office-based role.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires candidates to have strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Daily responsibilities include handling correspondence, maintaining document management systems, and managing diaries and calendars.
  • Candidates should possess excellent time management skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • The ideal applicant should have a professional demeanor and be able to work well under pressure, with a commitment to high-quality support within the legal team.
Legal Secretary
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Office-based
  • Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to provide exceptional secretarial and PA services to at least four senior lawyers. This role requires someone who is hardworking, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be friendly, intelligent, and a strong team player, committed to delivering high-quality support within our legal team.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Handle general correspondence including typing documents, letters, emails, deeds, client invoices, and leases.
  • Maintain and update internal document management and filing systems accurately and timely.
  • Perform scanning, copying, and redacting of documents as required.
  • Manage and organise diaries, calendars, and contacts; review and forward internal and external mail.
  • Ensure high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
  • Prepare documentation for client signatures, proofread, and amend documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Provide cover for the secretarial team as necessary.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor when liaising with clients and other parties at all levels.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting effectively at all levels.
  • Strong time management and organisational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to produce accurate and well-presented documents.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and dependability.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Professional presentation and a strategic, organised approach to work.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

To apply for the Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.