Legal Secretary

Investigo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded UK Law Firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their London office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support fee-earners by managing daily tasks, typing documents, and handling client communications. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in a similar role. The position offers an annual salary of up to £36,000 along with career progression opportunities and a chance to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a secretarial, PA, EA or similar role, ideally in a Legal or Professional Services environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proactive individual with a flexible, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work for up to six fee-earners on a daily basis.
• Type legal documents.
• Support the monthly billing process.
• Deal with incoming calls for fee-earners.
• Book transport.
• Open new client files.
• Perform general admin tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Client care

Proactive attitude

Job description

You will be joining a very well-established and highly regarded UK Law Firm as their Legal Secretary on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be based in their London office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work from home from the remaining 2 days. The firm's total headcount is 90 and this is only set to grow in the coming months as the firm continues to expand.

Role Responsibilities

• Work for up to six fee‑earners on a daily basis.
• Type legal documents.
• Support the monthly billing process (producing/amending billing guides, transferring time as required and creating invoices).
• Deal with incoming calls for fee‑earners.
• Book transport.
• Open new client files.
• General typing (audio and copy typing).
• Meet/greet clients and manage diaries.
• Perform general admin tasks such as photocopying, filing and ensuring electronic filing is fully up to date.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of prior experience in a secretarial, PA, EA or similar role, ideally in a Legal or Professional Services environment (not essential).
• Strong communicator with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Professional, articulate, mature and proactive individual with a flexible, can‑do attitude to all tasks.
• Ability to multi‑task, work independently and as part of a close‑knit team, with a strong client care approach.

In Return

You will receive an annual salary of up to £36,000 (depending on experience) + benefits and this package will be regularly reviewed to remain in line with market rate. You will be joining a dynamic, forward‑thinking and collaborative Law Firm that can provide impressive career progression opportunities. You will be part of a high‑performing team who will be there to assist with your transition into the business, as well as your continued learning and development.