Legal Secretary

Ryder Reid Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm seeks a skilled Team Assistant in Central London. This permanent position involves supporting the Crime/Litigation team with diary management, filing client documents, and contributing to marketing efforts. Candidates should have previous experience in a legal environment and strong organisational skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience specifically within a law practice.
• A positive and proactive attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and scheduling for the team.
• Open and maintain client files.
• Compile and format legal documents.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

This range is provided by Ryder Reid Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Ryder Reid Legal

Connecting Top Legal Talent in London | Business Services, Legal PA/Secretaries

Location: Central London (Hybrid: 3 days in 2 WFH!)

Salary: up to £45,000 plus bonus/benefits!

Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and rapidly growing US law firm, which is seeking an experienced Team Assistant to join their high-performing team in London on a permanent basis.

This exciting opportunity will see you supporting the wider team within the firm’s Crime/Litigation team, making prior experience in law essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive diary management and scheduling
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Compiling and formatting legal documentation
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Preparing and processing billing guides
• Managing and updating internal databases

Candidate Profile:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law practice (essential)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A professional, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to an advanced level
• A positive, proactive attitude with strong attention to detail

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. for almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Law Practice

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