Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Employee type

Permanent

Salary

£46000 - £48000/annum

Category

Legal

Job Description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide proactive and professional support within the Property and Trusts Litigation department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and highly reputable law firm. Key Responsibilities: Client & Team Support * Act as the first point of contact for the team, managing phone calls and correspondence. * Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and third parties, supporting business development efforts and ensuring smooth coordination across departments. * Work collaboratively with other secretaries to ensure consistent support is provided Document & File Management * Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, reports and correspondence. * Maintain both electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring files are well organised and up to date. * Prepare court bundles (where required) and assist litigation teams with document handling. Diary & Travel Coordination * Manage diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for fee earners and partners. * Provide timely reminders for upcoming deadlines, meetings and key dates. Client Onboarding & Compliance * Assist with opening new client files, preparing engagement letters and credit checks. * Liaise with compliance to ensure all onboarding procedures and regulatory requirements are met. Billing & Financial Administration * Support the preparation of billing guides and generate client invoices in line with internal processes. * Ensure cost estimates are recorded accurately on relevant systems. * Handle expense claims, cheque requisitions and other finance-related admin tasks. Experience and Skills Requirements * Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property law, with strong organisational, time management, and attention to detail skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the discretion to handle confidential information professionally. * Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems, with experience in document management and billing processes desirable. * A proactive, flexible team player who can adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively across teams. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted