Legal Secretary

Posted 8 hours 6 minutes ago by Ryder Reid Legal Ltd

Permanent
Not Specified
Secretarial & PA Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a collaborative and professional law firm where your contribution is truly valued?

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide first-class secretarial and administrative support to a team of fee earners. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment, working alongside an established secretarial team in a varied and fast-paced role.

The Role

You'll be responsible for a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties, including:

  • Diary management and travel coordination
  • Document production, formatting and PDF editing
  • Preparing correspondence and legal documents
  • Managing telephone and conference calls
  • Processing expenses and invoices
  • Monitoring fee earners' inboxes during absences
  • Assisting with client and matter opening procedures
  • Supporting billing and time-recording processes
  • Maintaining CRM and contact databases
  • Proofreading and amending documents
  • Booking meetings, meeting rooms and catering
  • Providing general administrative support as required

About You

To be successful, you will have:

  • Previous Legal Secretary experience within a law firm
  • Strong document production and proofreading skills
  • Excellent typing speed and accuracy
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with legal systems such as InTapp, Elite or similar would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working (Monday from home, Tuesday to Friday in the office)
  • 35-hour working week (9:30am to 5:30pm)
  • Friendly and supportive team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a varied role with excellent benefits, a positive culture, and genuine work-life balance in a prestigious legal environment.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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