Exciting new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a globally oriented law firm that offers a truly partner-led, commercially driven approach.
Job Overview:
Our client is looking for a highly organised and proactive Corporate Legal Secretary to join the team and support up to 8 Partners and a handful of Associates. The secretaries operate as part of a team, so there will be occasions when it’s necessary to assist with workloads from the Private Client team and other areas within the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to corporate Associates and partners.
- Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and contracts with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for legal professionals.
- Handle telephone calls, take accurate messages, and manage email correspondence.
- Liaise with clients, external counsel, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and document signings.
- Liaise with Partners and fee-earners on proactive diary management support;
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years of experience as a legal secretary, preferably in corporate law with an understanding of private client work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal management software.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- A proactive and team-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.
- A demonstrable track record of excellent direct client contact and client care
If this Legal Secretary position at a leading UK law firm sounds of interest, please apply now!