Our client is offering an 18-month fixed-term contract for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide a professional and client-focused personal assistant service to Senior Lawyers and Partners in the Corporate M&A team. This role involves a range of administrative, organisational, and secretarial tasks, supporting the efficient functioning of the department.
Job Duties:
- Typing, transcribing, and other word processing tasks.
- Managing filing systems and handling correspondence.
- Coordinating telephone and conference calls.
- Overseeing diary management for Senior Lawyers/Partners.
- Checking and processing business-related expense claims.
- Managing file organisation and archiving while capturing matter-opening data.
- Assisting with conflict checks.
- Booking meeting rooms, equipment, and catering.
- Collaborating with the Marketing and Business Development team by providing administrative support when needed.
- Proofreading and amending documents as necessary.
- Assisting in creating new clients and matters on the Document Management system.
Job Requirements:
- Previous legal secretarial or personal assistant experience.
- Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology, with prior legal environment experience being beneficial.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
- Secretarial or administration qualifications (advantageous).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Exceptional planning and organisational abilities.
- Capability to prioritise effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
What You’ll Love:
This role provides an opportunity to work within a dynamic team, gaining exposure to corporate and M&A legal processes. You’ll enjoy a supportive and professional environment that values collaboration and precision, with opportunities to develop your organisational and legal administration skills.
Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here
