Legal Secretary

Aldrich & Co.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide administrative support to a team of lawyers. Responsibilities include managing documents, scheduling, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have proven legal experience, excellent organizational skills, and a typing speed of 70+ wpm. This role offers a supportive team environment and a chance to contribute directly to client service.

Benefits

Benefits package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven legal secretarial experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• Strong command of English grammar and excellent proofreading skills.
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain calendars and scheduling for lawyers.
• Handle timekeeping and expense processing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Professional communication skills

Team-player attitude

Tools

MS Office

Document management software

Job description

Overview

Salary: £55,000

Are you a detail-oriented, proactive legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Do you excel at providing 1st class support with precision, discretion, and efficiency? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

You will provide a wide range of secretarial and administrative support to a small team of Lawyers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to anticipate needs, and the utmost confidentiality when handling client matters.

The work week is Monday to Thursday in the office, then Friday from home. The hours are 9.30 – 5.30 and located close to Bank station

The offices are super lux and the culture is great; really entrepreneurial and fast paced and collegiate.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and manage legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and scheduling for lawyers
• Organise telephone calls, mail, files, and client records
• Arrange meetings, conferences, and travel itineraries
• Manage e-filing, inboxes, and client CRM updates
• Handle timekeeping, expense processing, and document transcription
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and administrative teams to provide seamless support
• Uphold the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Proven legal secretarial experience in a law firm or legal setting or private equity, M&A
• Strong command of English grammar and excellent proofreading skills
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm (with accuracy)
• Proficient in legal transcription, document management, and MS Office/firm software
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Professional communication skills and a team-player attitude
• Flexibility to work occasional additional hours when required

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a supportive and professional team in a progressive firm environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success and the service provided to clients.

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