Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary
£42,000
London – hybrid

THE COMPANY: Our client is a leading law firm, who is seeking a Legal Secretary, who can operate successfully and provide client and business focused support to a team of Associates.

THE ROLE:

1. Take ownership of team workflow, delegate tasks, and collaborate with central support departments. Monitor inboxes and calendars, ensuring seamless scheduling and logistics.
2. Act as a professional point of contact, managing calls, taking accurate messages, and serving as an ambassador for the team both internally and externally.
3. Prepare, edit, and proofread work to high standards, adhering to house style with strong attention to detail. Respond promptly to tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
4. Oversee billing and compliance processes, liaising with Client Administrators to ensure accuracy. Process expense claims in a timely manner.
5. Proactively identify and resolve issues, demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and a thorough understanding of the team and clients you support.

THE PERSON:

1. Proven experience providing high-quality support to a busy legal team in a professional environment, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly convey information and update teams on delays. Confident in adapting to change and taking initiative to anticipate team needs.
3. Strong ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure. Diplomatic, with good judgement and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
4. A committed team player who fosters strong relationships across all levels and maintains a client-focused approach. Enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to deliver excellence.
5. Advanced MS Office skills with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm. Punctual, flexible, and responsive, ensuring tasks are completed with precision and efficiency.