Job Title: Legal Secretary - Employment Law Salary: £45,000 Location: Central London Established London law firm are looking for a secretary / legal PA with a background in employment law work to join their growing team. The team are looking for a legal secretary / PA who will be pro-active, can take the initiative, and possesses good typing skills. Responsibilities: Diary management Client liaison - taking messages, dealing with enquires, responding to correspondence etc. Typing and document management including audio typing and digital dictation Arranging meetings, booking rooms and managing appointments Billing Putting together court bundles Organising all travel including visas, currency, hotel bookings etc. Handling confidential and sensitive information You must have a good background as a legal secretary / legal PA dealing with either employment or litigation work, a flexible and proactive approach to your work, and strong organisational and timekeeping skills. In addition, you must have good typing and IT skills as there will be a lot of dictation over the phone. Ideal for a Liverpool Street commuter. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Sep 20, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Legal Secretary - Employment Law Salary: £45,000 Location: Central London Established London law firm are looking for a secretary / legal PA with a background in employment law work to join their growing team. The team are looking for a legal secretary / PA who will be pro-active, can take the initiative, and possesses good typing skills. Responsibilities: Diary management Client liaison - taking messages, dealing with enquires, responding to correspondence etc. Typing and document management including audio typing and digital dictation Arranging meetings, booking rooms and managing appointments Billing Putting together court bundles Organising all travel including visas, currency, hotel bookings etc. Handling confidential and sensitive information You must have a good background as a legal secretary / legal PA dealing with either employment or litigation work, a flexible and proactive approach to your work, and strong organisational and timekeeping skills. In addition, you must have good typing and IT skills as there will be a lot of dictation over the phone. Ideal for a Liverpool Street commuter. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Job Title: Debt Recovery Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £30,000 per annum + generous commission scheme Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our busy Consumer team. This role offers exposure to a broad caseload of debt recovery matters, working with a range of clients from individuals to large corporations. The successful candidate will support fee earners in the efficient management of debt recovery cases, ensuring high standards of client service and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments Responsibilities: Managing a varied caseload of pre-legal and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision. Drafting and sending pre-action correspondence, including letters before action. Preparing and issuing court proceedings, including claims, applications, and enforcement actions. Handling defended claims and assisting solicitors with complex disputes. Liaising with clients, courts, third parties, and opponents in a professional manner. Reviewing client documentation and advising on prospects of recovery. Assisting with enforcement processes, including CCJs, charging orders, attachment of earnings, and High Court enforcement. Maintaining accurate case records and using the firm's case management systems. Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA regulations, and firm policies. Supporting senior fee earners with research, drafting, and general case preparation. About you: Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within debt recovery, litigation, or commercial disputes. Strong knowledge of the debt recovery process and civil litigation procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents. Strong organisational and case management skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software. Law degree, LPC, SQE preparation or equivalent qualification/experience desirable. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Debt Recovery Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Support Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid may also be considered for this role.
Sep 20, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Debt Recovery Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £30,000 per annum + generous commission scheme Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our busy Consumer team. This role offers exposure to a broad caseload of debt recovery matters, working with a range of clients from individuals to large corporations. The successful candidate will support fee earners in the efficient management of debt recovery cases, ensuring high standards of client service and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments Responsibilities: Managing a varied caseload of pre-legal and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision. Drafting and sending pre-action correspondence, including letters before action. Preparing and issuing court proceedings, including claims, applications, and enforcement actions. Handling defended claims and assisting solicitors with complex disputes. Liaising with clients, courts, third parties, and opponents in a professional manner. Reviewing client documentation and advising on prospects of recovery. Assisting with enforcement processes, including CCJs, charging orders, attachment of earnings, and High Court enforcement. Maintaining accurate case records and using the firm's case management systems. Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA regulations, and firm policies. Supporting senior fee earners with research, drafting, and general case preparation. About you: Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within debt recovery, litigation, or commercial disputes. Strong knowledge of the debt recovery process and civil litigation procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents. Strong organisational and case management skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software. Law degree, LPC, SQE preparation or equivalent qualification/experience desirable. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Debt Recovery Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Support Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid may also be considered for this role.
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal PA to provide comprehensive support to a Partner within their busy and fast-paced property litigation department. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proactive diary and task management, and the ability to manage a wide range of administrative responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Provide PA support to senior legal professionals, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents, and reports to a high professional standard Act as a point of contact for client queries and internal communications, ensuring efficient and courteous responses Assist with file management, including opening, closing, and archiving files in accordance with firm procedures Manage inboxes and monitor deadlines, ensuring timely follow-ups and actions Coordinate billing processes, including time recording, drafting bills, and liaising with the accounts team Support with document management systems, data entry, and compliance-related administration Assist with client onboarding, conflict checks, and confidentiality documentation Provide support for internal and client meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking where required Collaborate with other business support teams across the firm to ensure seamless service delivery Experience and Skills Requirements Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, or Team Assistant in a legal or professional services setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data handling requirements If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. Would you like to discuss this job further? Speak to our recruitment advisors:
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal PA to provide comprehensive support to a Partner within their busy and fast-paced property litigation department. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proactive diary and task management, and the ability to manage a wide range of administrative responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Provide PA support to senior legal professionals, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents, and reports to a high professional standard Act as a point of contact for client queries and internal communications, ensuring efficient and courteous responses Assist with file management, including opening, closing, and archiving files in accordance with firm procedures Manage inboxes and monitor deadlines, ensuring timely follow-ups and actions Coordinate billing processes, including time recording, drafting bills, and liaising with the accounts team Support with document management systems, data entry, and compliance-related administration Assist with client onboarding, conflict checks, and confidentiality documentation Provide support for internal and client meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking where required Collaborate with other business support teams across the firm to ensure seamless service delivery Experience and Skills Requirements Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, or Team Assistant in a legal or professional services setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data handling requirements If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. Would you like to discuss this job further? Speak to our recruitment advisors:
This role leads the EIMEA legal function. Ensuring that EIMEA's legal requirements pertaining to contracts, privacy, intellectual property protection and maintenance, ethics and compliance (Code of Conduct) standards are managed and fully implemented, and that associated enterprise risks are mitigated. The position requires attention to good governance standards and compliance. This role will be a key partner with other members of the global Legal team to provide legal advice for EIMEA and, as needed, global matters. This role will be a member of ETC (European leadership team) and will also work closely with all functions across EIMEA. Contribution impacts extend over multiple years (3-10). This role will lead EIMEA programs that involve complex interdependencies of support service firms, vendors and customers to ensure that objectives are met aligned with our company values. The role is responsible for prioritization of resources in the execution of the functions, so that truly material matters receive the appropriate allocation of time, talent and treasure, while still ensuring that less material matters are dealt with as efficiently as possible. What You'll Be Doing Contracts Acts as the expert advisor for EIMEA contracts in negotiations to provide appropriate legal perspective and to prevent acceptance of undue risk. Leads and manages the regional contract administration programs. Establishes, implements and maintains contract templates, forms, and administration regionally. Collaborates with EIMEA trading bloc leaders and staff on the successful use of consistent contract content that meets legal and business needs. Independently and collaboratively drafts various complex agreements with internal stakeholders and external legal partners for all parts of the organization in support of their objectives, including sales agreements, strategic supply agreements, collaboration/joint venture agreements, IT agreements, co-marketing agreements and term sheets. Assists regional offices with contract analysis, assessment of risk and decision-making as to the need for local outside counsel support. Directly and indirectly leads internal legal, contract, and administration team members in the support and execution of contracts required by the regional business. In consultation with coach, oversees appropriate use of outside counsel, including limited engagements with international firms retained regionally for contract drafting, negotiation and review functions. Partners with our Corporate Legal team and other Regional Legal teams to ensure we have a consistent global approach in the way we work with our sales teams. Company Secretary Performs all required Company Secretary duties for the UK Limited Companies including annual disclosures and resolutions. Serves as Company Secretary for UK entities and oversees corporate governance matters relating to UK and EU entities and branches. Ethics and Compliance Oversight Responsible for maintenance of the company's ethics and compliance program (Code of Conduct, anti-corruption, third party risk, etc.) to ensure it is relevant, current and embraced regionally. Leads internal and vendor-provided education and compliance programs regionally, as needed. Manages legal risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory compliance requirements in our geographies, working in partnership with external counsel as necessary. Privacy Works with external privacy counsel to ensure compliance throughout the EIMEA region. Advises executives, leaders and others on data protection and data privacy regulations and compliance. Ensures applicable data processing measures, consents, and impact assessments are implemented. Manages and negotiates data processing agreements and templates. Other Serves as a member of the ETC executive leadership team. Collaborates with executive team in the advising, guiding, and decision making behind short and long term strategy development, planning and prioritization. Provides support for strategic activities, leadership and planning for functional and enterprise-wide risk management to include design, recommendation, implementation, documentation and maintenance of risk management programs that considers business continuity risk, financial statement risk and other significant risks. Provides support for mergers and acquisition transactions, as needed. Builds and leads the EIMEA legal function, assessing hiring and development needs that will enable us to grow in the future. Provides advice internally on employment matters in collaboration with HR and external counsel. Responsible for reporting employment related litigations risks and actions. Develops and leads training programs to ensure trading bloc is aware and compliant with applicable legal policies, procedures, and regulations. Collaborates with business leaders in EIMEA to ensure compliance with Anti-Trust and competition legislation. Manages and plans for EIMEA Legal primary budget. Obtains and allocates resources required within established budgets, including overseeing vendor selection process. In coordination with Global Brand Protection team, assists with maintenance and protection of company's intellectual property and IP portfolio in EIMEA, including trademark and patent prosecution, prevention and litigation of IP counterfeiting, infringement and theft to protect brand equity; oversees the local managing law firm, investigation firms, and EIMEA wide employees towards the objective of carrying out the company's brand protection strategy. In coordination with Global Brand Protection team, engages with regional marketing, R&D team. QA team and with outside counsel in assuring appropriate use of product claims and serves as secondary reviewer of regional artwork, labeling, packaging and branding elements that relate to trademarks, copyrights, trade dress and related intellectual property. Leadership: Demonstrates servant leadership in the attainment of corporate, department and personal goals through developing and leading a highly effective team. Lives the Company's stated Values and Code of Conduct that others can emulate. Provides ongoing coaching/training, experiential learning, and talent development plans to optimize performance outcomes, growth, and engagement. Identify and provide necessary resources and information to overcome barriers to success and accomplish goals. Performs other related activities as needed to support corporate objectives. Acts in the best interest of the company by applying stated company values/code of conduct and acting in congruence to company strategies and priorities. What You'll Bring To The Role Law degree obtained in a European jurisdiction (preferably a UK jurisdiction) from an internationally recognized University/law school. Ongoing professional education as required to maintain the license to practice, plus business-related educational seminars and/or coursework. Extensive progressively responsible and varied post-graduate legal experience. Extensive experience in commercial contract law inclusive of global in scope. Experience leading small internal legal team while partnering with external counsel. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on complex matters, in written, verbal and presentation media. Broad experience in a multi-national, public corporation environment, either as in-house counsel, or external counsel. Total Rewards Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and New year to spend with family and friends! About Us At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven and values guided people create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. Why You Should Apply A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% experiences a sense of belonging. A learning-based culture where 85% of our people believe they can achieve their career objectives . Over 94% employee engagement as of the Februrary 2025 global employee survey results. 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company"! Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day . Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search! At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
This role leads the EIMEA legal function. Ensuring that EIMEA's legal requirements pertaining to contracts, privacy, intellectual property protection and maintenance, ethics and compliance (Code of Conduct) standards are managed and fully implemented, and that associated enterprise risks are mitigated. The position requires attention to good governance standards and compliance. This role will be a key partner with other members of the global Legal team to provide legal advice for EIMEA and, as needed, global matters. This role will be a member of ETC (European leadership team) and will also work closely with all functions across EIMEA. Contribution impacts extend over multiple years (3-10). This role will lead EIMEA programs that involve complex interdependencies of support service firms, vendors and customers to ensure that objectives are met aligned with our company values. The role is responsible for prioritization of resources in the execution of the functions, so that truly material matters receive the appropriate allocation of time, talent and treasure, while still ensuring that less material matters are dealt with as efficiently as possible. What You'll Be Doing Contracts Acts as the expert advisor for EIMEA contracts in negotiations to provide appropriate legal perspective and to prevent acceptance of undue risk. Leads and manages the regional contract administration programs. Establishes, implements and maintains contract templates, forms, and administration regionally. Collaborates with EIMEA trading bloc leaders and staff on the successful use of consistent contract content that meets legal and business needs. Independently and collaboratively drafts various complex agreements with internal stakeholders and external legal partners for all parts of the organization in support of their objectives, including sales agreements, strategic supply agreements, collaboration/joint venture agreements, IT agreements, co-marketing agreements and term sheets. Assists regional offices with contract analysis, assessment of risk and decision-making as to the need for local outside counsel support. Directly and indirectly leads internal legal, contract, and administration team members in the support and execution of contracts required by the regional business. In consultation with coach, oversees appropriate use of outside counsel, including limited engagements with international firms retained regionally for contract drafting, negotiation and review functions. Partners with our Corporate Legal team and other Regional Legal teams to ensure we have a consistent global approach in the way we work with our sales teams. Company Secretary Performs all required Company Secretary duties for the UK Limited Companies including annual disclosures and resolutions. Serves as Company Secretary for UK entities and oversees corporate governance matters relating to UK and EU entities and branches. Ethics and Compliance Oversight Responsible for maintenance of the company's ethics and compliance program (Code of Conduct, anti-corruption, third party risk, etc.) to ensure it is relevant, current and embraced regionally. Leads internal and vendor-provided education and compliance programs regionally, as needed. Manages legal risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory compliance requirements in our geographies, working in partnership with external counsel as necessary. Privacy Works with external privacy counsel to ensure compliance throughout the EIMEA region. Advises executives, leaders and others on data protection and data privacy regulations and compliance. Ensures applicable data processing measures, consents, and impact assessments are implemented. Manages and negotiates data processing agreements and templates. Other Serves as a member of the ETC executive leadership team. Collaborates with executive team in the advising, guiding, and decision making behind short and long term strategy development, planning and prioritization. Provides support for strategic activities, leadership and planning for functional and enterprise-wide risk management to include design, recommendation, implementation, documentation and maintenance of risk management programs that considers business continuity risk, financial statement risk and other significant risks. Provides support for mergers and acquisition transactions, as needed. Builds and leads the EIMEA legal function, assessing hiring and development needs that will enable us to grow in the future. Provides advice internally on employment matters in collaboration with HR and external counsel. Responsible for reporting employment related litigations risks and actions. Develops and leads training programs to ensure trading bloc is aware and compliant with applicable legal policies, procedures, and regulations. Collaborates with business leaders in EIMEA to ensure compliance with Anti-Trust and competition legislation. Manages and plans for EIMEA Legal primary budget. Obtains and allocates resources required within established budgets, including overseeing vendor selection process. In coordination with Global Brand Protection team, assists with maintenance and protection of company's intellectual property and IP portfolio in EIMEA, including trademark and patent prosecution, prevention and litigation of IP counterfeiting, infringement and theft to protect brand equity; oversees the local managing law firm, investigation firms, and EIMEA wide employees towards the objective of carrying out the company's brand protection strategy. In coordination with Global Brand Protection team, engages with regional marketing, R&D team. QA team and with outside counsel in assuring appropriate use of product claims and serves as secondary reviewer of regional artwork, labeling, packaging and branding elements that relate to trademarks, copyrights, trade dress and related intellectual property. Leadership: Demonstrates servant leadership in the attainment of corporate, department and personal goals through developing and leading a highly effective team. Lives the Company's stated Values and Code of Conduct that others can emulate. Provides ongoing coaching/training, experiential learning, and talent development plans to optimize performance outcomes, growth, and engagement. Identify and provide necessary resources and information to overcome barriers to success and accomplish goals. Performs other related activities as needed to support corporate objectives. Acts in the best interest of the company by applying stated company values/code of conduct and acting in congruence to company strategies and priorities. What You'll Bring To The Role Law degree obtained in a European jurisdiction (preferably a UK jurisdiction) from an internationally recognized University/law school. Ongoing professional education as required to maintain the license to practice, plus business-related educational seminars and/or coursework. Extensive progressively responsible and varied post-graduate legal experience. Extensive experience in commercial contract law inclusive of global in scope. Experience leading small internal legal team while partnering with external counsel. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on complex matters, in written, verbal and presentation media. Broad experience in a multi-national, public corporation environment, either as in-house counsel, or external counsel. Total Rewards Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and New year to spend with family and friends! About Us At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven and values guided people create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. Why You Should Apply A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% experiences a sense of belonging. A learning-based culture where 85% of our people believe they can achieve their career objectives . Over 94% employee engagement as of the Februrary 2025 global employee survey results. 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company"! Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day . Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search! At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join the in-house Legal Services team at Brunel University London. Reporting to the University Secretary & General Counsel, you will work with the University's HR team responsible for around 2,000 staff. Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent Responsibilities Provide day-to-day advice to members of the HR team, including developing creative solutions for initiatives such as reorganisations, acquisitions, in-sourcing and out-sourcing. Oversee litigation and instruct external legal advice when necessary. Qualifications and attributes Qualified employment lawyer with relevant experience. Prior in-house experience is desirable but not essential for the role. Benefits and working arrangements Generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days. Excellent training and development opportunities. Great occupational pension scheme and health-related support. Hybrid working approach. Additional information Closing date for applications: Thursday 2 October 2025 Interviews will take place during the week commencing 6 October 2025 in person. For further details, including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply, please visit: careers.brunel.ac.uk If you have any technical issues please contact: All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join the in-house Legal Services team at Brunel University London. Reporting to the University Secretary & General Counsel, you will work with the University's HR team responsible for around 2,000 staff. Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent Responsibilities Provide day-to-day advice to members of the HR team, including developing creative solutions for initiatives such as reorganisations, acquisitions, in-sourcing and out-sourcing. Oversee litigation and instruct external legal advice when necessary. Qualifications and attributes Qualified employment lawyer with relevant experience. Prior in-house experience is desirable but not essential for the role. Benefits and working arrangements Generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days. Excellent training and development opportunities. Great occupational pension scheme and health-related support. Hybrid working approach. Additional information Closing date for applications: Thursday 2 October 2025 Interviews will take place during the week commencing 6 October 2025 in person. For further details, including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply, please visit: careers.brunel.ac.uk If you have any technical issues please contact: All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Expanding London firm, within walking distance from King's Cross, require a legal secretary to join their rapidly growing litigation team. They are happy to see legal secretaries with a background in any area of law, although litigation would be an advantage. Responsibilities will include diary management, client liaison, producing correspondence and documents, arranging meetings and managing appointments and organising all travel. It is essential you have exceptional IT and organisation skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious firm and is ideal if you have been working as a legal secretary either in a local / regional firm or are more experienced working in the city and looking for a new change. If you have been thinking about trying out a new area of law, this role could also be for you. Excellent benefits and a supportive working environment. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Expanding London firm, within walking distance from King's Cross, require a legal secretary to join their rapidly growing litigation team. They are happy to see legal secretaries with a background in any area of law, although litigation would be an advantage. Responsibilities will include diary management, client liaison, producing correspondence and documents, arranging meetings and managing appointments and organising all travel. It is essential you have exceptional IT and organisation skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious firm and is ideal if you have been working as a legal secretary either in a local / regional firm or are more experienced working in the city and looking for a new change. If you have been thinking about trying out a new area of law, this role could also be for you. Excellent benefits and a supportive working environment. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Private Client SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Staffordshire An esteemed law firm in Staffordshire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor/Associate to join their supportive and knowledgeable team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, blending office-based collaboration with flexible working arrangements. As a valued member of the private client department, you will provide expert legal advice on wills, estate planning, trusts, and probate matters, ensuring clients receive a considerate and timely service. The firm is committed to nurturing your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and encourages a culture of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be respected and your contributions truly matter, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a warm and inclusive setting. What you'll do: Provide comprehensive advice on wills and estate planning for clients, including effective lifetime tax planning tailored to individual needs. Administer estates efficiently, handling all aspects of post-death inheritance tax planning with sensitivity and professionalism. Manage lasting powers of attorney and court of protection matters, ensuring clients' interests are protected at every stage. Advise on the creation and ongoing administration of trusts, offering clear guidance to clients throughout the process. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws relating to wills, trusts, and probate to ensure accurate and current advice is provided. Achieve annual fee earning targets by delivering high-quality legal services in a timely manner while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Cross-sell additional services across the firm by identifying client needs and acting as an ambassador for the wider practice. Handle an agreed caseload of private client matters in consultation with the department head, ensuring each case receives careful attention. Utilise office procedures and systems effectively to manage cases in accordance with firm standards and best practices. Contribute positively to team meetings by sharing insights that help streamline internal processes and enhance overall effectiveness. What you bring: You must be a qualified lawyer (either Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer) with at least 1+ years' post-qualification experience in private client work. Your background should include broad experience across estate planning, administration of estates, trusts, wills, probate law, and related areas. You have demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive client relationships built on trust and understanding. Your commercial awareness enables you to deliver client-focused solutions that align with both legal requirements and personal circumstances. You possess strong legal research skills alongside excellent drafting abilities that ensure accuracy in all documentation produced. Your written and verbal communication skills allow you to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients from all backgrounds. High attention to detail ensures your work is thorough and precise even when managing multiple competing deadlines. You are proficient in using legal case management systems as well as Microsoft Office applications for efficient workflow management. What sets this company apart: This law firm stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued for their unique contributions. With flexible hybrid working arrangements available from day one, employees enjoy the freedom to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments-fostering both productivity and wellbeing. The firm invests heavily in training opportunities so that staff can continually expand their expertise while advancing their careers within a supportive environment. Teamwork lies at the heart of everything they do; open communication channels encourage knowledge sharing across departments so everyone benefits from collective wisdom. The leadership team is approachable and dedicated to nurturing talent at all levels-ensuring everyone has access to mentoring when needed. Employees are encouraged not only to develop their own skills but also to contribute ideas that shape how services are delivered-making it a place where innovation thrives alongside tradition. Above all else, the firm's reputation for putting clients first is matched only by its commitment to supporting its people every step of the way. What's next: If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Private Client Solicitor within a welcoming team that values your expertise and supports your growth journey, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by clicking on the link below or email your CV to Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Legal Focus: Private Client & Tax Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Entry Level Location: Staffordshire Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Legal Focus: Private Client & Tax Industry: Legal Salary: Negotiable Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Entry Level Location: Staffordshire FULL_TIME Job Reference: 52AXT0-489CED15 Date posted: 25 July 2025 Consultant: Laura Gripton midlands legal/private-client-tax 2025-07 09-23 legal Staffordshire Staffordshire GB B78 3FS Robert Walters true Commercial Property SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham Residential Development SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretary Assistant to join a highly respected law firm in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive, inclusive team committed to corporate governance excellence, social impact, and professional development. Housing Litigation SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham Job Title: Employment Solicitor - 12-Month FTCContract Length: 12 Months with potential of it going permanentLocation: Birmingham- 2 days in office and 3 days working from homeSalary: Up to £60,000 per annum - Depending upon experience (Up to 4 years PQE) Clinical Negligence AssociateSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
Private Client SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Staffordshire An esteemed law firm in Staffordshire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor/Associate to join their supportive and knowledgeable team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, blending office-based collaboration with flexible working arrangements. As a valued member of the private client department, you will provide expert legal advice on wills, estate planning, trusts, and probate matters, ensuring clients receive a considerate and timely service. The firm is committed to nurturing your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and encourages a culture of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be respected and your contributions truly matter, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a warm and inclusive setting. What you'll do: Provide comprehensive advice on wills and estate planning for clients, including effective lifetime tax planning tailored to individual needs. Administer estates efficiently, handling all aspects of post-death inheritance tax planning with sensitivity and professionalism. Manage lasting powers of attorney and court of protection matters, ensuring clients' interests are protected at every stage. Advise on the creation and ongoing administration of trusts, offering clear guidance to clients throughout the process. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws relating to wills, trusts, and probate to ensure accurate and current advice is provided. Achieve annual fee earning targets by delivering high-quality legal services in a timely manner while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Cross-sell additional services across the firm by identifying client needs and acting as an ambassador for the wider practice. Handle an agreed caseload of private client matters in consultation with the department head, ensuring each case receives careful attention. Utilise office procedures and systems effectively to manage cases in accordance with firm standards and best practices. Contribute positively to team meetings by sharing insights that help streamline internal processes and enhance overall effectiveness. What you bring: You must be a qualified lawyer (either Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer) with at least 1+ years' post-qualification experience in private client work. Your background should include broad experience across estate planning, administration of estates, trusts, wills, probate law, and related areas. You have demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive client relationships built on trust and understanding. Your commercial awareness enables you to deliver client-focused solutions that align with both legal requirements and personal circumstances. You possess strong legal research skills alongside excellent drafting abilities that ensure accuracy in all documentation produced. Your written and verbal communication skills allow you to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients from all backgrounds. High attention to detail ensures your work is thorough and precise even when managing multiple competing deadlines. You are proficient in using legal case management systems as well as Microsoft Office applications for efficient workflow management. What sets this company apart: This law firm stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued for their unique contributions. With flexible hybrid working arrangements available from day one, employees enjoy the freedom to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments-fostering both productivity and wellbeing. The firm invests heavily in training opportunities so that staff can continually expand their expertise while advancing their careers within a supportive environment. Teamwork lies at the heart of everything they do; open communication channels encourage knowledge sharing across departments so everyone benefits from collective wisdom. The leadership team is approachable and dedicated to nurturing talent at all levels-ensuring everyone has access to mentoring when needed. Employees are encouraged not only to develop their own skills but also to contribute ideas that shape how services are delivered-making it a place where innovation thrives alongside tradition. Above all else, the firm's reputation for putting clients first is matched only by its commitment to supporting its people every step of the way. What's next: If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Private Client Solicitor within a welcoming team that values your expertise and supports your growth journey, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by clicking on the link below or email your CV to Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Legal Focus: Private Client & Tax Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Entry Level Location: Staffordshire Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Legal Focus: Private Client & Tax Industry: Legal Salary: Negotiable Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Entry Level Location: Staffordshire FULL_TIME Job Reference: 52AXT0-489CED15 Date posted: 25 July 2025 Consultant: Laura Gripton midlands legal/private-client-tax 2025-07 09-23 legal Staffordshire Staffordshire GB B78 3FS Robert Walters true Commercial Property SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham Residential Development SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretary Assistant to join a highly respected law firm in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive, inclusive team committed to corporate governance excellence, social impact, and professional development. Housing Litigation SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham Job Title: Employment Solicitor - 12-Month FTCContract Length: 12 Months with potential of it going permanentLocation: Birmingham- 2 days in office and 3 days working from homeSalary: Up to £60,000 per annum - Depending upon experience (Up to 4 years PQE) Clinical Negligence AssociateSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham
We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Job Title: Legal PA: Ideal for a Legal Secretary looking for their first PA role. Location: Central London Prestigious London law firm are looking for a detail-orientated legal secretary to join their litigation team. You will primarily be looking after one partner although you must be flexible and provide ad hoc support to the wider litigation team if needed. Although the position will be supporting a litigation partner, he is happy to see legal secretaries with experience in any area of law. Responsibilities will include: Extensive diary and calendar management Document management to include organising, proof reading and editing legal documents Putting bundles together for court Travel organisation Inbox and email management Conducting legal research Fantastic opportunity for a legal secretary with at least 12 months' experience in any area of law to take on more PA duties and primarily work in a 1:1 capacity. Team orientated, friendly culture and a very supportive environment. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Job Title: Legal PA: Ideal for a Legal Secretary looking for their first PA role. Location: Central London Prestigious London law firm are looking for a detail-orientated legal secretary to join their litigation team. You will primarily be looking after one partner although you must be flexible and provide ad hoc support to the wider litigation team if needed. Although the position will be supporting a litigation partner, he is happy to see legal secretaries with experience in any area of law. Responsibilities will include: Extensive diary and calendar management Document management to include organising, proof reading and editing legal documents Putting bundles together for court Travel organisation Inbox and email management Conducting legal research Fantastic opportunity for a legal secretary with at least 12 months' experience in any area of law to take on more PA duties and primarily work in a 1:1 capacity. Team orientated, friendly culture and a very supportive environment. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP
I am working with a highly regarded law firm in Wiltshire who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Litigation Secretary to join their busy litigation team in Trowbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong legal secretarial experience, ideally within litigation, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing high-quality support to fee earners click apply for full job details
Sep 17, 2025
Full time
I am working with a highly regarded law firm in Wiltshire who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Litigation Secretary to join their busy litigation team in Trowbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong legal secretarial experience, ideally within litigation, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing high-quality support to fee earners click apply for full job details
If you are a Legal Secretary with good all-round conveyancing experience and want to work for a wonderful team, then you should consider this role. Some of your duties will include: Providing extensive secretarial and administrative support for the Senior Partner Providing administrative support for a team of Fee Earners Dealing with litigation and employment client cases Preparing a wide range of legal documentation from audio transcription Managing busy diary schedules, booking meetings, and preparing required paperwork Liaising extensively with clients and other Solicitors via telephone Regrettably, we are not able to respond to job applicants who are not shortlisted. For new job alerts, follow us on Twitter Instagram - BurtonBoltonRose, Facebook - Burton Bolton & Rose, and LinkedIn - Burton Bolton & Rose.
Sep 17, 2025
Full time
If you are a Legal Secretary with good all-round conveyancing experience and want to work for a wonderful team, then you should consider this role. Some of your duties will include: Providing extensive secretarial and administrative support for the Senior Partner Providing administrative support for a team of Fee Earners Dealing with litigation and employment client cases Preparing a wide range of legal documentation from audio transcription Managing busy diary schedules, booking meetings, and preparing required paperwork Liaising extensively with clients and other Solicitors via telephone Regrettably, we are not able to respond to job applicants who are not shortlisted. For new job alerts, follow us on Twitter Instagram - BurtonBoltonRose, Facebook - Burton Bolton & Rose, and LinkedIn - Burton Bolton & Rose.
Legal Secretary - Commercial Law , Belfast, Up to £31k Overview We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our clients successful, growing law firm based in Belfast City Centre. The suitable candidate will assist in client-related matters and provide general administrative and personal assistance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial legal experience, particularly in litigation, property, or corporate law who enjoys working in a professional and collaborative environment. Audio typing experience is essential. Key Responsibilities Provide high quality secretarial support to solicitors, including document preparation, correspondence, and file management. Manage diary appointments, client communications, and meeting arrangements. Handle audio typing tasks accurately and efficiently. Undertake general administrative and personal assistance duties as required. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of 3-4 years' experience as a legal secretary in a medium to large commercial law firm. Strong commercial legal knowledge, ideally in litigation, property, or corporate law. Proficient in audio typing and office software applications. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. What's on Offer Salary: £27,000-£31,000 (dependent on experience) Office Hours: 9am-5pm (lunch 1pm-2pm). Holidays: 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays; office closed between Christmas and New Year (deducted from entitlement). Pension: Workplace pension through Nest (employees may opt out). Training & Development: Comprehensive training provided, including wellbeing programs (nutrition, resilience training, etc.). Career Opportunities: Growing firm with opportunities to take on different roles; annual reviews and objective setting take place each June. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA to join a respected, growing law firm. For more details contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time.
Sep 17, 2025
Full time
Legal Secretary - Commercial Law , Belfast, Up to £31k Overview We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our clients successful, growing law firm based in Belfast City Centre. The suitable candidate will assist in client-related matters and provide general administrative and personal assistance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial legal experience, particularly in litigation, property, or corporate law who enjoys working in a professional and collaborative environment. Audio typing experience is essential. Key Responsibilities Provide high quality secretarial support to solicitors, including document preparation, correspondence, and file management. Manage diary appointments, client communications, and meeting arrangements. Handle audio typing tasks accurately and efficiently. Undertake general administrative and personal assistance duties as required. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of 3-4 years' experience as a legal secretary in a medium to large commercial law firm. Strong commercial legal knowledge, ideally in litigation, property, or corporate law. Proficient in audio typing and office software applications. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. What's on Offer Salary: £27,000-£31,000 (dependent on experience) Office Hours: 9am-5pm (lunch 1pm-2pm). Holidays: 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays; office closed between Christmas and New Year (deducted from entitlement). Pension: Workplace pension through Nest (employees may opt out). Training & Development: Comprehensive training provided, including wellbeing programs (nutrition, resilience training, etc.). Career Opportunities: Growing firm with opportunities to take on different roles; annual reviews and objective setting take place each June. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA to join a respected, growing law firm. For more details contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time.
We're Hiring: Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary Sheffield Location: Sheffield Hybrid Working: 60% office / 40% home Sector: Legal Support Type: Full-time, Permanent, Part Time Hours Considered polkadotfrog is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established, multi-accredited law firm in Sheffield, known for delivering over 200 years of trusted legal service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department. The Role As a Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary, youll be a key part of a specialist team, supporting senior fee earners and the Head of Department. Youll work on a varied and complex caseload, helping deliver high-quality legal services in a sensitive and rewarding area of law. Key Responsibilities Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Diary management, appointment scheduling, and file administration Preparing court documents and electronic bundles Liaising with clients and professionals via phone and email Supporting billing, invoicing, and case management processes Assisting with Legal Aid and ATE audit preparation What Were Looking For Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary (Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or Litigation preferred) Fast and accurate audio typing Proficiency with electronic case management systems (Partner for Windows is a plus) Understanding of ATE/BTE funding; Legal Aid/CCMS knowledge is advantageous Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills High attention to detail and a proactive, professional approach Whats in It for You Flexible working hours, prefer 8am - 4pm, no problem, 4 days instead of 5, sure! Join a respected, client-focused law firm with a strong regional reputation Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team in a great modern environment Opportunities for personal and professional development with a structured career path Benefits include: Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home) Enhanced holiday after 5 years Holiday buy-back (up to 3 days/year) Pension (4% rising to 6% after 3 years) Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme Plus: fruit deliveries, office yoga, breakfast club more! INDH At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format. Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised, and quality service. Our mission is simple to create positive relationships, built on honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness, for both employers and job seekers.
Sep 17, 2025
Full time
We're Hiring: Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary Sheffield Location: Sheffield Hybrid Working: 60% office / 40% home Sector: Legal Support Type: Full-time, Permanent, Part Time Hours Considered polkadotfrog is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established, multi-accredited law firm in Sheffield, known for delivering over 200 years of trusted legal service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department. The Role As a Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary, youll be a key part of a specialist team, supporting senior fee earners and the Head of Department. Youll work on a varied and complex caseload, helping deliver high-quality legal services in a sensitive and rewarding area of law. Key Responsibilities Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Diary management, appointment scheduling, and file administration Preparing court documents and electronic bundles Liaising with clients and professionals via phone and email Supporting billing, invoicing, and case management processes Assisting with Legal Aid and ATE audit preparation What Were Looking For Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary (Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or Litigation preferred) Fast and accurate audio typing Proficiency with electronic case management systems (Partner for Windows is a plus) Understanding of ATE/BTE funding; Legal Aid/CCMS knowledge is advantageous Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills High attention to detail and a proactive, professional approach Whats in It for You Flexible working hours, prefer 8am - 4pm, no problem, 4 days instead of 5, sure! Join a respected, client-focused law firm with a strong regional reputation Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team in a great modern environment Opportunities for personal and professional development with a structured career path Benefits include: Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home) Enhanced holiday after 5 years Holiday buy-back (up to 3 days/year) Pension (4% rising to 6% after 3 years) Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme Plus: fruit deliveries, office yoga, breakfast club more! INDH At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format. Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised, and quality service. Our mission is simple to create positive relationships, built on honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness, for both employers and job seekers.
Litigation Secretary - East Belfast (Full-time or Part-time) Overview Our client, a well established law firm with a strong reputation for litigation, is seeking to appoint a Litigation Secretary to join their Head Office in East Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional team, with the flexibility of either full-time or part-time working hours on offer. Key Responsibilities Providing dedicated secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Litigation department. Preparing and formatting correspondence, court documents, and legal forms to a high standard. Managing case files, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring deadlines are met. Handling dictation and audio typing with accuracy and efficiency. Liaising with clients in a professional manner, both in person and over the phone. Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative duties as required. Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Litigation setting. Proficiency in audio typing and strong IT skills, including MS Office. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving. Professional communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with clients and colleagues. What's on Offer Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Flexible working options - full-time or part-time considered. The opportunity to join a reputable and busy law firm with a supportive working environment. Modern office setting in East Belfast with excellent transport links. If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time
Sep 17, 2025
Full time
Litigation Secretary - East Belfast (Full-time or Part-time) Overview Our client, a well established law firm with a strong reputation for litigation, is seeking to appoint a Litigation Secretary to join their Head Office in East Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional team, with the flexibility of either full-time or part-time working hours on offer. Key Responsibilities Providing dedicated secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Litigation department. Preparing and formatting correspondence, court documents, and legal forms to a high standard. Managing case files, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring deadlines are met. Handling dictation and audio typing with accuracy and efficiency. Liaising with clients in a professional manner, both in person and over the phone. Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative duties as required. Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Litigation setting. Proficiency in audio typing and strong IT skills, including MS Office. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving. Professional communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with clients and colleagues. What's on Offer Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Flexible working options - full-time or part-time considered. The opportunity to join a reputable and busy law firm with a supportive working environment. Modern office setting in East Belfast with excellent transport links. If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time
Role: Litigation Legal Secretary Location: Birmingham Firm: Top Legal 500 Salary: up to 30,000 We at Simpson judge are currently working with a a top 200 UK law firm with a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and client-focused service. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Litigation Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly litigation team. Key Responsibilities Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our litigation solicitors and fee earners Preparing, amending, and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and court forms Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating meetings Handling telephone calls and email enquiries, ensuring excellent client care File management including digital dictation, filing, archiving, and maintaining accurate records Liaising with courts, counsel, experts, and clients as required Assisting with billing, time recording, and other financial processes About You Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution Strong typing and digital dictation skills with excellent attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems Organised, efficient, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive team player with a professional and approachable manner What's on offer? At Roythornes, we are proud of our people-first culture. We offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme Opportunities for learning, development, and progression A supportive, collaborative working environment within a nationally recognised firm If you would like to know more, or apply for the position, please contact Rory Judge today .
Sep 16, 2025
Full time
Role: Litigation Legal Secretary Location: Birmingham Firm: Top Legal 500 Salary: up to 30,000 We at Simpson judge are currently working with a a top 200 UK law firm with a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and client-focused service. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Litigation Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly litigation team. Key Responsibilities Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our litigation solicitors and fee earners Preparing, amending, and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and court forms Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating meetings Handling telephone calls and email enquiries, ensuring excellent client care File management including digital dictation, filing, archiving, and maintaining accurate records Liaising with courts, counsel, experts, and clients as required Assisting with billing, time recording, and other financial processes About You Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution Strong typing and digital dictation skills with excellent attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems Organised, efficient, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive team player with a professional and approachable manner What's on offer? At Roythornes, we are proud of our people-first culture. We offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme Opportunities for learning, development, and progression A supportive, collaborative working environment within a nationally recognised firm If you would like to know more, or apply for the position, please contact Rory Judge today .
We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Expanding City law firm are looking for a very experienced legal secretary / PA with a solid background in high value commercial litigation work. This is a traditional secretarial role and will require a strong secretarial / IT skillset to handle typing a large volume of dictation, preparing court documents, typing correspondence, monitoring email inboxes, liaising with clients with late enquiries, and other ad hoc duties. The working hours are 5pm-10pm and this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced legal secretary / PA / document specialist, who has a preference for working evening hours. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, motivated with excellent organisational skills. Fantastic offices, and a really friendly, team-orientated culture. They are entirely negotiable on salary and willing to pay an exceptional package for the right candidate. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Expanding City law firm are looking for a very experienced legal secretary / PA with a solid background in high value commercial litigation work. This is a traditional secretarial role and will require a strong secretarial / IT skillset to handle typing a large volume of dictation, preparing court documents, typing correspondence, monitoring email inboxes, liaising with clients with late enquiries, and other ad hoc duties. The working hours are 5pm-10pm and this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced legal secretary / PA / document specialist, who has a preference for working evening hours. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, motivated with excellent organisational skills. Fantastic offices, and a really friendly, team-orientated culture. They are entirely negotiable on salary and willing to pay an exceptional package for the right candidate. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Bramah Recruitment are recruiting for a General Legal Secretary for one of our excellent clients, a well-established law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses. This is an ideal role for an organised and experienced Legal Secretary with excellent administrative skills to join a fast paced environment within a collaborative team setting. The role will involve providing secretarial and administrative support across a variety of legal disciplines, including conveyancing, family, wills & probate, and litigation. You will be the first point of contact for many clients, ensuring that they receive a professional and efficient service at all times. Responsibilities: Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence, forms, and documents. Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings. Liaising with clients, colleagues, courts, and other professionals by telephone, email, and in person. Preparing and filing legal documents, bundles, and forms with the appropriate authorities. Handling incoming and outgoing post and emails. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and case management systems. Assisting solicitors with case preparation and general administrative duties. Managing confidential information with discretion and in line with GDPR requirements. Providing reception cover when required. Skills: Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary in a law firm. Fast and accurate typing skills (audio and copy). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to tight deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems. A professional, friendly, and approachable manner.
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
Bramah Recruitment are recruiting for a General Legal Secretary for one of our excellent clients, a well-established law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses. This is an ideal role for an organised and experienced Legal Secretary with excellent administrative skills to join a fast paced environment within a collaborative team setting. The role will involve providing secretarial and administrative support across a variety of legal disciplines, including conveyancing, family, wills & probate, and litigation. You will be the first point of contact for many clients, ensuring that they receive a professional and efficient service at all times. Responsibilities: Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence, forms, and documents. Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings. Liaising with clients, colleagues, courts, and other professionals by telephone, email, and in person. Preparing and filing legal documents, bundles, and forms with the appropriate authorities. Handling incoming and outgoing post and emails. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and case management systems. Assisting solicitors with case preparation and general administrative duties. Managing confidential information with discretion and in line with GDPR requirements. Providing reception cover when required. Skills: Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary in a law firm. Fast and accurate typing skills (audio and copy). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to tight deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems. A professional, friendly, and approachable manner.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Secretary to join a well-established law firm offering a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses. As a Litigation Secretary , you will be providing administrative support to Fee Earners within the personal injury department. This part-time office-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits working 3 days a week. You will be responsible for: Collaborating with experts, legal counsel, witnesses, and the court Drafting correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription and copy typing Reviewing documents for precision and correctness Calculating case-related expenses for cost updates and invoicing Handling telephone communications and relaying messages Scheduling appointments, coordinating diaries, and addressing client needs Preparing outgoing mail and accompanying documents Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security in accordance with GDPR What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Litigation Secretary, Dispute Resolution Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role. Must have secretarial experience in Litigation. Ideally have experience in personal injury. Strong communication skills with an ability to work well within a team. Use of Proclaim Case Management system advantageous Shift timing: 9:00am - 5:15pm ( 3 days a week ) Apply now for this exceptional Litigation Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Sep 10, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Secretary to join a well-established law firm offering a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses. As a Litigation Secretary , you will be providing administrative support to Fee Earners within the personal injury department. This part-time office-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits working 3 days a week. You will be responsible for: Collaborating with experts, legal counsel, witnesses, and the court Drafting correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription and copy typing Reviewing documents for precision and correctness Calculating case-related expenses for cost updates and invoicing Handling telephone communications and relaying messages Scheduling appointments, coordinating diaries, and addressing client needs Preparing outgoing mail and accompanying documents Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security in accordance with GDPR What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Litigation Secretary, Dispute Resolution Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role. Must have secretarial experience in Litigation. Ideally have experience in personal injury. Strong communication skills with an ability to work well within a team. Use of Proclaim Case Management system advantageous Shift timing: 9:00am - 5:15pm ( 3 days a week ) Apply now for this exceptional Litigation Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary ,to join their expanding Family Law Team based in Hornchurch although Legal Secretaries with Litigation experience will also be considered for this position. As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing using digital dictation Electronic Diary management , Booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings Liaise with clients, solicitors , barristers, courts and counsel Assisting with Divorce, separation, Cohabitation, injunctions , Pre-nuptial agreements Typing letters, financial statements Preparing trial bundles Preparation of invoices Opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Scanning incoming post Billing Experience required: Ideally 1 years recent Family legal secretarial experience , those that possess Litigation experience will also be considered Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential Possess a high level of empathy Able to prioritise and multitask Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2350 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
Sep 10, 2025
Full time
Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary ,to join their expanding Family Law Team based in Hornchurch although Legal Secretaries with Litigation experience will also be considered for this position. As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing using digital dictation Electronic Diary management , Booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings Liaise with clients, solicitors , barristers, courts and counsel Assisting with Divorce, separation, Cohabitation, injunctions , Pre-nuptial agreements Typing letters, financial statements Preparing trial bundles Preparation of invoices Opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Scanning incoming post Billing Experience required: Ideally 1 years recent Family legal secretarial experience , those that possess Litigation experience will also be considered Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential Possess a high level of empathy Able to prioritise and multitask Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2350 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
Sue Ross Legal are working with a well-respected solicitors firm in Sheffield City Centre, who are seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution/Civil Litigation Secretary to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills, looking to support a busy litigation department. Key Responsibilities: Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation team. Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and court bundles. Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings. Handling client communications via telephone, email, and in person. Assisting with file management, including opening, maintaining, and closing case files. Liaising with courts, barristers, and third parties on behalf of fee earners. Audio and copy typing a rang of legal documentation Requirements: Previous experience as a legal secretary. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workloads. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document production. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems. Professional and confident communication skills, both written and verbal. A team player with a proactive and adaptable approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm with a supportive and friendly team. If you are a skilled legal secretary looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Sue Ross Legal are working with a well-respected solicitors firm in Sheffield City Centre, who are seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution/Civil Litigation Secretary to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills, looking to support a busy litigation department. Key Responsibilities: Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation team. Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and court bundles. Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings. Handling client communications via telephone, email, and in person. Assisting with file management, including opening, maintaining, and closing case files. Liaising with courts, barristers, and third parties on behalf of fee earners. Audio and copy typing a rang of legal documentation Requirements: Previous experience as a legal secretary. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workloads. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document production. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems. Professional and confident communication skills, both written and verbal. A team player with a proactive and adaptable approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm with a supportive and friendly team. If you are a skilled legal secretary looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Litigation Legal Secretary Location: Birmingham Firm: Top Legal 500 Salary: up to 30,000 We at Simpson judge are currently working with a national legal 500 client who are looking to bring in an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Head of the Birmingham office in the litigation department. Litigation experience is desirable but not essential. Your duties will include: - Operate within applicable administrative systems and protocols, especially in handling finances, tracking time, and preparing invoices and correspondence. - Safeguard the confidentiality of all company and client information. - Understand legal procedures - Schedule appointments, organise meetings, and manage the schedules of partners and fee earners. You: - At least 5 years experience as a legal secretary - Personable. - Able to work well using own initiative - Pro-active and driven - Strong ICT skills - Attention to detail - Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines If you would like to know more, or apply for the position, please contact Rory Judge today.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Litigation Legal Secretary Location: Birmingham Firm: Top Legal 500 Salary: up to 30,000 We at Simpson judge are currently working with a national legal 500 client who are looking to bring in an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Head of the Birmingham office in the litigation department. Litigation experience is desirable but not essential. Your duties will include: - Operate within applicable administrative systems and protocols, especially in handling finances, tracking time, and preparing invoices and correspondence. - Safeguard the confidentiality of all company and client information. - Understand legal procedures - Schedule appointments, organise meetings, and manage the schedules of partners and fee earners. You: - At least 5 years experience as a legal secretary - Personable. - Able to work well using own initiative - Pro-active and driven - Strong ICT skills - Attention to detail - Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines If you would like to know more, or apply for the position, please contact Rory Judge today.
