Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm, supporting their busy team on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will play a key part in keeping the team running smoothly while delivering high-quality support.
The role:
You will provide dedicated administrative and organisational support to fee earners, ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately, and to a consistently high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel.
- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and court bundles.
- Maintaining and organising case files, ensuring accurate electronic filing and compliance with internal systems.
- Acting as a professional point of contact for clients and colleagues, handling queries with discretion.
- Supporting multiple fee earners, prioritising workloads and meeting tight deadlines.
- Assisting with matter management and billing processes.
About you:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or in a similar role within a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, confidential approach.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and changing workload.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (experience with legal systems is beneficial).
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and gain valuable experience within a well-regarded firm.
Katie Bard will manage your application in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and in line with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Please refer to the privacy notice on our website for further details on how we manage your data. If your application is successful, we will contact you and handle your personal information in line with GDPR guidelines. If unsuccessful, your application and associated data will be deleted within six weeks.
