- Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the legal teams, including preparing legal documents, and handling legal correspondence.
- Document Management: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.Â
- Client Interaction: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing enquiries and maintaining professional communication.
- File Maintenance: Organise and maintain electronic files, monitoring key dates, ensuring all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Billing and Invoicing: Assist in preparing client invoices.Â
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, preferably in a commercial law firm.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.Â
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software (e.g. LexisNexis).
- Recent experience in utilising a case management system to progress files electronically.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Salary - £28-30k (depending on experience)
- Experience working in an award-winning commercial law firm.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Regular chances to contribute ideas in monthly forums.
- Performance related bonus, comprehensive private healthcare, pension scheme, life assurance, free parking.