Legal Secretary - Disputes

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm near Liverpool Street is seeking a confident Legal Secretary to join their Disputes team. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in litigation, with key responsibilities including document production, diary management, and client liaison. This position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

Prime Liverpool Street location

Competitive salary up to £57k DOE

Close-knit team with a strong reputation

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Experience in Disputes/Litigation

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

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.