Legal Secretary

Career Legal

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 18 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A top 100 law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the head of their litigation team.
The role involves coordinating meetings, drafting correspondence, liaising with clients, and providing general administrative support.
Candidates should have legal secretarial or PA experience, with fast and accurate typing skills and strong communication abilities.
The position offers a salary of £40,000 and requires at least 2 years of relevant experience.
The firm promotes a friendly culture, offers excellent benefits, and allows for hybrid working with 2 days a week from home.

A top 100 law firm are now seeking a Legal Secretary to support the head of their litigation team. As a Legal Secretary you'll be responsible for coordinating regular meetings for partners and the wider department, drafting correspondence such as letters and emails, liaising with clients, experts, counsel, and other solicitors, preparing and reviewing bundles, and providing general administrative support.

Excellent benefits
Good city location
Friendly and supportive culture
Hybrid working: 2 days a week from home

Key responsibilities include:

Diary management and meeting organisation
Act as a gatekeeper for fee earners
Travel arrangements
Preparing paperwork and bundles for court
Processing invoices
Opening/closing matters
Support with billing
Support with Paralegal style work on occasion
General secretarial tasks as requested
Supporting other Secretaries where needed

Key skills and experience:

Legal Secretarial / PA experience
Fast and accurate typing
Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with those at all levels
Highly organised with experience in meeting deadlines

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