Junior Sec - Get Into Legal! to £36k

Purple Sky Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly US law firm in London seeks a Legal Junior Secretary/Second Jobber to support their team. The role offers the opportunity for career development within a dynamic environment, requiring adaptability, administrative skills, and at least two years of experience. Successful candidates will manage various tasks, ensuring smooth operations and high-level client dealings.

Qualifications

• At least two years of secretarial experience in professional services.
• Bright, enthusiastic, and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Handle general secretarial duties, including typing documents.
• Manage office facilities and coordinate meeting rooms.
• Conduct due diligence matters and support IT systems.

Skills

Administrative duties

Adaptability

Knowledge of MS Word

Research skills

Job description

This friendly US law firm is looking for an ambitious Legal Junior Secretary/Second Jobber to support a small team in their London office near Liverpool Street.

This role is suitable for someone with at least two years of experience in professional services, who is looking to transition into a law firm. The ideal candidate will efficiently handle all administrative duties and adapt to shifting priorities within a busy corporate environment.

You will support London-based Partners and Associates, as well as provide backup support to Partners in European offices, dealing with high-level Russian clients.

Daily responsibilities include:

1. Handling general secretarial duties, including typing documents
2. Supporting IT systems with full knowledge of MS Word
3. Managing office facilities, stationery, postage, and meeting room coordination
4. Opening and closing client files
5. Printing emails, conducting research, and compiling database information
6. Handling due diligence matters on caseloads

The ideal candidate is bright, enthusiastic, quick to learn, and adaptable to the workload fluctuations in a busy, friendly office environment.

If you wish to develop your legal career and have at least two years of secretarial experience, please send your CV for immediate consideration.