Temporary Legal Secretary – London
My client, a highly regarded international law firm based in London, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their London Secretarial Services team on a temporary basis.
This role will involve providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Senior Business Support professionals and the wider London secretarial team. The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced, collaborative environment and will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the team.
General information:
- Salary: up to £55,000 (pro rata)
- Contract: Temporary
- Hours: 09:00–17:00, with flexibility required during busy periods
- Working pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
- Location: London
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support
- Creating, amending and formatting documents to a high standard
- Coordinating meetings, including diary management, travel, catering and itineraries
- Maintaining and updating client contacts within InterAction
- Assisting with business development entries and reporting
- Managing electronic and hard-copy filing to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Supporting timesheet input and time recording systems
- Processing expense claims using the correct client or office charge codes
- Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Answering calls professionally and managing messages effectively
- Supporting the wider team and assisting colleagues as required
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
- A professional, flexible and team-focused approach
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected international firm with a strong reputation for collaboration and high standards of client service.
