Legal Secretary - hybrid working

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Legal Secretary for its Corporate Transactions team. This role offers hybrid working options in a dynamic environment alongside industry professionals. Responsibilities include supporting senior lawyers, managing schedules, and assisting with business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of legal secretarial experience within corporate law.
• Previous experience supporting senior partners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior partners and lawyers within the transactional team.
• Coordinating and managing diaries, inboxes, and travel itineraries.
• Document production and general administration.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Job Description

Legal Secretary – Corporate Transactions
Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits
Location: Liverpool Street, London

We’re excited to present a fantastic Legal Secretary opportunity to join a world-class law firm based in the heart of the City. Situated close to Liverpool Street, the firm is seeking an elite, educated, and client-facing Legal Secretary to support their Corporate Transactions team.

Legal Secretary – Corporate – Hybrid Working

This is a dynamic and high-performing environment, offering the chance to work alongside some of the industry's top legal professionals. With over 700 lawyers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, the firm is truly global in its reach and progressive in its approach to commercial law.

As a Legal Secretary, your duties will include:

1. Supporting senior partners and lawyers within the transactional team. You will be an essential part of the team, with training and support provided to develop your skills and experience.
2. Opening and closing matters
3. Active involvement in client care
4. Coordinating and managing diaries, inboxes, and travel itineraries
5. Assisting with Business Development and the implementation of the business plan
6. Planning and running events
7. Processing bills and invoices
8. Document production
9. Teamwork and general administration

Key skills for a Legal Secretary include:

1. 1-3 years of legal secretarial experience within corporate law
2. Ability to remain calm under pressure
3. Previous experience supporting senior partners
4. Excellent communication skills

We look forward to reviewing your application!