Legal Secretary - Leading US Law Firm!

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary for their London office, requiring strong organisational skills and experience in corporate law. The role involves supporting Senior Partners with diary management, travel, and legal documentation, within a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a proactive approach and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Corporate law practice (essential).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Professional, client-focused with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management and scheduling for Senior Partners.
• Coordinating complex travel arrangements.
• Compiling and formatting legal documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary in Corporate law

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Corporate Legal Secretary - Leading US Law Firm

Location: Central London (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day WFH)

Salary: Very negotiable, plus bonus/benefits!

Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and rapidly growing US law firm, which is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to join their high-performing team in London on a permanent basis.

This exciting opportunity will see you supporting three Senior Partners within the firm's Corporate team, making prior experience in corporate law essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive diary management and scheduling
• Coordinating complex travel arrangements
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Compiling and formatting legal documentation
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Preparing and processing billing guides
• Managing and updating internal databases

Candidate Profile:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Corporate law practice (essential)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A professional, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to an advanced level
• A positive, proactive attitude with strong attention to detail

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal.