Legal Secretary

AF567
  • 44,000
  • London
  • Permanent

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! 

Amy Fairweather Recruitment Consultant

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