Legal Secretary

Owen Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality support to Partners and Fee Earners. This role demands strong organisational and communication skills, along with attention to detail, to thrive in a busy legal environment. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in a similar role and is proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or PA in a law firm.
• Confident producing accurate documents and correspondence.
• Able to organise and prioritise tasks within a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, travel coordination and meeting arrangements.
• Document production, formatting & proofreading to a high standard.
• Liaising with clients and internal teams professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Owen Reed is looking for a Legal Secretary for a top law firm in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality support to Partners and Fee Earners within a busy and professional legal environment. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively and collaboratively across the team.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, travel coordination and meeting arrangements
• Document production, formatting & proofreading to a high standard
• Managing emails, filing (electronic & paper) and general administrative support
• Liaising with clients and internal teams professionally and efficiently
• Assisting with billing, time recording and expenses
• Supporting colleagues within the wider secretarial team when required

About You

• 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or PA in a law firm
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident producing accurate documents and correspondence
• Able to organise and prioritise tasks within a busy workload
• A proactive team player with a flexible, can-do approach
• Software Skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Location: London Working Pattern: Full time Contract: Permanent