Legal Secretary | Legal 500

TSR Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Legal 500 international law firm in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Employment Law team. This hybrid role involves supporting fee earners with administrative tasks, managing diaries, preparing legal documents, and more, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Employment Law or Litigation.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

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Legal Secretary - Employment Law
Legal 500 International Law Firm | Hybrid Working
Cardiff | From circa £35,000 DOE
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a skilled and proactive Legal Secretary to join a prestigious Legal 500 international law firm in their Employment Law team, based in Cardiff. This is a hybrid working position, offering a competitive salary from around £35,000, dependent on experience.
The Role:
As a key member of the Employment team, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Responsibilities:

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
• Preparing and amending legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Assisting with the production of court bundles and employment tribunal documentation
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders in a professional and confident manner
• Managing billing processes, time recording, and file management
• Supporting with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Employment Law or Litigation
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• A team player with a proactive and professional approach
• Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Generous benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and wellness initiatives
• Opportunity to work within a market-leading Employment Law team in a globally recognised firm

Apply Now
If you're a skilled Legal Secretary looking to join a top-tier firm that values excellence and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on 02920 388100 /