Legal Secretary

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchrose Associates, a well‑established law firm in London, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Commercial Property and Litigation teams. The role involves high‑quality secretarial duties, audio typing, and managing day‑to‑day administrative tasks.

Based in our busy London office, you will work Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, providing first‑class support to Fee Earners and ensuring smooth operation across the departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or Legal PA role within a law firm (essential).
• Experience supporting a Property team (desirable).
• Strong document production and formatting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Provide audio typing and copy typing support.
• Assist with new client and matter opening procedures, including engagement letters and compliance checks.
• Support property-related transactions and coordinate administrative requirements.
• Manage electronic documentation and maintain files and records.
• Liaise with Fee Earners, clients and internal departments to coordinate documentation.

Skills

Document production

Audio typing

Legal PA

Job description

Birchrose Associates is proud to be representing a well‑established law firm which is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality support across its Commercial Property and Litigation teams.

The Firm

A highly regarded law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy London office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment alongside experienced Fee Earners and legal professionals.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to provide first‑class support to Fee Earners across a busy Property and Litigation practice. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations, managing a variety of secretarial and administrative responsibilities and supporting the wider departments. Duties to include:

• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, correspondence, reports and presentations
• Providing audio typing and copy typing support
• Assisting with new client and matter opening procedures, including preparing engagement letters and coordinating compliance checks
• Supporting property‑related transactions, including preparing relevant documentation and coordinating administrative requirements
• Managing electronic documentation, ensuring files and records are maintained accurately and efficiently
• Liaising with Fee Earners, clients and internal departments to coordinate documentation and administrative requirements
• Providing general secretarial assistance and supporting other members of the team during busy periods

This Legal Secretary opportunity is a full‑time role, working Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, based in London.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or Legal PA role within a law firm (essential)
• Experience supporting a Property team (desirable)
• Strong document production and formatting skills

Vacancy Highlights

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded and established law firm
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK