Legal Secretary - Disputes

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm in London is seeking a highly skilled Legal Secretary. The role involves supporting the Disputes team with document production, diary management, and client liaison. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in disputes, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and the benefit of hybrid working, with four days in the office and one day from home.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Prime location near Liverpool Street

Competitive salary up to £57k

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Disputes/Litigation at a top law firm.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and terminology.
• Professional, proactive, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to fee earners in the Disputes team.
• Produce documents and amend legal correspondence.
• Manage diary, inbox, and coordinate travel arrangements.

Skills

Experience in Disputes/Litigation

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

We're delighted to be working with a prestigious US law firm based near Liverpool Street, renowned for its excellence in complex dispute resolution amongst other areas and its collaborative, high-performance culture. They're now seeking a confident, highly skilled Legal Secretary to join their busy Disputes team.

What does this role offer:

• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
• Prime Liverpool Street location
• Competitive salary up to £53k-£57k DOE
• Close-knit team with a strong reputation

Key Responsibilities:

• High-level support to fee earners in the Disputes team
• Document production and amending legal correspondence
• Diary and inbox management
• Coordination of travel and meeting arrangements
• Opening new matters and client onboarding
• Billing and time recording
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 5 years' continuous experience in Disputes/Litigation
• Proven track record at a top City or US law firm
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and terminology
• Professional, proactive and highly organised
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in litigation and disputes? Have you spent the last 5+ years supporting top-tier and reputable fee earners in leading City or US law firms? Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your legal career - don't miss this opportunity!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.