Legal Secretary - Disputes

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

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Legal Secretary to support its Disputes team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of litigation experience from a top-tier law firm. Duties include document production, diary management, and client liaison. The position offers a competitive salary up to £57k and a hybrid work model, consisting of 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Prime location near Liverpool Street

Competitive salary

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.
• Professional, proactive and highly organised.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to fee earners in the Disputes team.
• Produce and amend legal correspondence.
• Manage diaries and inboxes.
• Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements.
• Open new matters and manage client onboarding.
• Handle billing and time recording.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Document production

Diary management

Client liaison

Communication skills

Organisational 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.