Legal Secretary (Corporate)

Leapfrog Limited; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapfrog Limited is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a Group Partner and Senior Associate with day-to-day duties. You will format documents, handle dictation and track changes, and manage confidential client files in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes professional client service, strong organisation and reliability, with opportunities to contribute across the secretarial team and cover reception as needed.

Qualifications

• Legal secretarial experience, ideally within a Corporate law environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to a Group Partner and Senior Associate.
• Prepare and format legal documents, agreements and correspondence.
• Undertake copy typing, audio dictation and document amendments using track changes.
• Manage diaries, meetings and scheduling requirements.
• Handle telephone calls and client enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based client files.
• Assist with client onboarding and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate filing, scanning, archiving and general administrative requirements.
• Ensure confidential client information is handled appropriately.
• Provide additional administrative support to colleagues where required.
• Assist with occasional reception cover during lunch breaks and periods of absence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Track Changes in Word

Job description

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys working closely with senior fee earners, this could be a great next move. You'll support a Group Partner and Senior Associate with their day-to-day requirements, ensuring documentation, diaries and client matters are handled efficiently. You'll be joining an established secretarial team within a supportive and professional environment.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to a Group Partner and Senior Associate.
• Prepare and format legal documents, agreements and correspondence.
• Undertake copy typing, audio dictation and document amendments using track changes.
• Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and relevant scheduling requirements.
• Handle telephone calls and client enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based client files.
• Assist with client onboarding and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate filing, scanning, archiving and general administrative requirements.
• Ensure confidential client information is handled appropriately.
• Provide additional administrative support to colleagues where required.
• Assist with occasional reception cover during lunch breaks and periods of absence.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within a Corporate law environment, together with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. You'll be confident preparing and formatting legal documentation, including using audio dictation, copy typing and track changes, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside a professional, reliable and client-focused approach. You'll be comfortable supporting senior fee earners, managing competing priorities and working both independently and collaboratively within a friendly team.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188 , or email [e-mail] .