Legal Secretary - Litigation

CV Screen; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London seeks a Legal Secretary with litigation experience to support their Dispute Resolution team. This office-based role offers professional growth in a dynamic environment and includes a competitive salary up to £35,000 with excellent benefits. You will be responsible for managing legal documents, communications, and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient support within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Hybrid working post-probation

Pension scheme

Training

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant in litigation.
• Strong skills in document management in a legal context.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee-earners.
• Format and prepare legal documents to a high standard.
• Manage document filing systems for accuracy and accessibility.

Skills

Document management

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

Legal Secretary – Litigation

London

Up to £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary with litigation experience to join a prestigious law firm based in London. This is an office-based role initially, with hybrid working offered following the probationary period. You’ll join a team supporting the Dispute Resolution department of a well-respected mid-sized law firm. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional growth, this role offers an ideal step for someone looking to build their legal support career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Salary is up to £35,000 + excellent benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee-earners in the Dispute Resolution department.
• Format and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports to a high standard.
• Handle incoming queries and communications via the shared secretarial mailbox.
• Manage document filing systems, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Support overflow call handling and assist with document bundling and printing tasks.

What Experience is Required

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant role within a litigation or dispute resolution setting.
• Strong document management and administrative skills in a legal environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £35,000

• Excellent benefits package including hybrid working post-probation, pension scheme, training, and wellness initiatives.

Location

Based in Farringdon, London. Easily commutable from: Camden, Islington, Hackney, Westminster, Southwark, Stratford, and Canary Wharf.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV in strict confidence to Skye Mclellan at CV Screen. We’re here to support you throughout the process.

Alternate Job Titles

• Executive Assistant – Litigation
• Legal PA – Dispute Resolution
• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Litigation Secretary