Legal Secretary

Join a leading international law firm where Legal Secretaries play a vital role in keeping our teams running smoothly and delivering an exceptional client experience. As a Legal Secretary, you’ll act as a trusted partner to your lawyers - helping to manage workflows, anticipate needs, and ensure that everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

Supporting lawyers and managing workflows; Acting as a key point of contact, keeping work moving and ensuring deadlines are met; Managing inboxes, prioritising communications, and drafting responses where appropriate; Preparing and producing high-quality documents, correspondence, and reports; Supporting with document production, including digital dictation and formatting; Organising case files, maintaining accurate records, and managing document systems; Coordinating meetings, diaries, and travel arrangements; Preparing and maintaining document bundles and case-related materials; Building strong relationships with lawyers, clients, and internal teams; Supporting client-related activity, including reports, events, and communications; Ensuring client protocols and service standards are consistently met; Assisting with billing processes, expense submissions, and financial administration; Supporting WIP management, disbursements, and finance queries; Helping to maintain accurate records and reporting where required; Collaborating with colleagues and providing support across teams when needed; Contributing to a high-performing, responsive team environment; Handling confidential information with care and working within compliance frameworks

Requirements

Experience in a legal or professional services environment; Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting; Take pride in producing high-quality, accurate work; Confident managing multiple priorities and supporting busy stakeholders; Strong skills in Microsoft Office and document/case management systems; Organised, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive; Strong client service focus and a “can-do” attitude

Benefits

Flexible working with Flex Forward scheme