Legal Secretary
Posted 6 hours 40 minutes ago by Reed
Legal Secretary - Commercial, Technology & Intellectual Property
Full-time Permanent
Are you an organised, proactive and detail-driven Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career? A highly respected UK law firm is seeking a forward-thinking Legal Secretary to join its vibrant Commercial, Technology & Intellectual Property team.
This is an excellent opportunity to support a dynamic group of specialist solicitors who work across multiple offices, delivering high-quality commercial contracts and IP services to clients across the UK and internationally.
About the Team
The Comm Tech & IP department is known for its energy, expertise and collaborative working style. You'll be joining a team with exceptional technical capability, a practical approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to excellent client service.You'll also work closely with specialists located across a number of regional and London offices.
The Role
As a Legal Secretary within this practice area, you will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to a group of fee earners. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless service delivery to clients and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and format legal documentation to a high standard, ensuring accuracy and alignment with house style
- Proofread all work with meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong Microsoft Word skills, including formatting, amending and numbering documents
- Manage diaries and organise meetings using Microsoft Outlook
- Process expenses, payment requisitions and returned advances
- Assist proactively with client onboarding processes
- Update and maintain client contact details on internal databases
- Ensure electronic and paper filing is accurate and up to date
- Handle internal and external telephone queries professionally
- Support team initiatives and wider departmental activities
- Provide cover and assistance to other secretaries to ensure consistent service levels
The Ideal Candidate
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- Experienced in administration, ideally within a professional services or legal environment
- Positive, enthusiastic and professional in your approach
- Detail-oriented, organised and reliable
- Self-motivated, able to prioritise and confident using your own initiative
- Keen to learn and develop within a supportive environment
Benefits
The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional long-service holiday awards
- Private healthcare (post-probation)
- Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
- Staff profit share and performance bonuses
- Salary sacrifice options
- Life assurance (4x salary) and Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid CSR day
- Enhanced parental leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Hybrid working and flexible working patterns
- Dress for Your Day policy
Interested?
Please call Michelle Topley on or email your CV to