Disputes Legal Secretary

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Disputes team. Offering a hybrid working environment, the firm seeks candidates with over 5 years of experience in litigation at leading law firms. Responsibilities include high-level support for fee earners, document production, and managing client onboarding processes. Competitive salary up to £57k depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

Competitive salary up to £57k

Close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' continuous experience in Disputes/Litigation.
• Proven track record at a top City or US law firm.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to fee earners in the Disputes team.
• Manage document production and amend legal correspondence.
• Handle diary and inbox management.

Skills

Experience in Disputes/Litigation

High-level support to fee earners

Document production

Diary and inbox management

Client onboarding

Job description

Overview

We're delighted to be working with a prestigious US law firm based near Liverpool Street, renowned for its excellence in complex dispute resolution amongst other areas and its collaborative, high-performance culture. They're seeking a confident, highly skilled Legal Secretary to join their busy Disputes team.

What does this role offer

• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
• Prime Liverpool Street location
• Competitive salary up to £53k-£57k DOE
• Close-knit team with a strong reputation

Key Responsibilities

• High-level support to fee earners in the Disputes team
• Document production and amending legal correspondence
• Diary and inbox management
• Coordination of travel and meeting arrangements
• Opening new matters and client onboarding
• Billing and time recording

What we\'re looking for

• Minimum 5 years\' continuous experience in Disputes/Litigation
• Proven track record at a top City or US law firm
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and terminology
• Professional, proactive and highly organised
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in litigation and disputes? Have you spent the last 5+ years supporting top-tier and reputable fee earners in leading City or US law firms? Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your legal career - don\'t miss this opportunity!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.