Legal Secretary - Liverpool Street + Hybrid!

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm in London is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to join their Corporate team. You will provide high-level support to two Partners and one Associate, including document drafting and complex travel coordination. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in an international setting. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary up to £54k depending on experience.

Benefits

Central London location

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture with global reach

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal secretarial experience within an international firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level PA and legal secretarial support to senior fee earners.
• Draft and amend legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle extensive travel arrangements.
• Conduct file management in line with firm policies.
• Support billing and time entry processes.
• Assist with client onboarding and maintain client liaison.
• Report expenses and provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Strong IT skills including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, iManage, and Interaction

Excellent communication and client care skills

Ability to manage multiple calendars and coordinate complex travel

Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills

Proactive and mature in their work

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary - Corporate | International Law Firm | Hybrid 4/1 | London

We're delighted to be working with a highly respected international law firm based in the heart of London, known for its excellence in Corporate and Transactional work, as well as its inclusive and collaborative culture. The firm is now seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their Corporate team, supporting two Partners and one Associate.

What does this role offer

• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
• Central London location
• Competitive salary up to £54k DOE
• Supportive team culture with global reach

Key Responsibilities

• High-level PA and legal secretarial support to senior fee earners
• Drafting and amending legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and forms
• Diary management, meeting coordination, and extensive travel management
• File management (opening, closing, archiving) in line with firm policies
• Billing support and time entry
• Client onboarding and liaison
• Expense reporting and administrative support to the Office Manager as needed

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years of legal secretarial experience within an international firm
• Strong IT skills including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, iManage, and Interaction
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple calendars and coordinate complex travel
• Professional, reliable, and committed team player
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
• Self-assured, proactive, and mature in their work

If you're a skilled Legal Secretary ready to bring your experience to a dynamic corporate team, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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