Legal Secretary - Starting ASAP

Office Angels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to join a distinguished law firm in Central London. The role involves managing diary schedules, liaising with clients and the finance team, and supporting the legal team. Candidates should have legal PA experience and be articulate and well-presented. A competitive salary of £16-£20 per hour is offered, with some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy small/medium-sized law firm.
• Proven experience in marketing and/or billing.
• Experience with HNW and commercial clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Managing Partner with diary management.
• Liaise between lawyers and finance team for billing.
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the legal team.

Skills

Legal PA experience

Well-presented

Articulate

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

CMS systems

Billing software

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Starting ASAP

Location: Central London (3 minutes walk from Holborn train station)

Contract Details: Temp To Perm, Full Time, 5 days a week - 1 day WFH

Salary: £16 - £20 per hour, dependent on experience

About Our Client: Our client is a distinguished law firm recognised in the Chambers and Legal 500, specialising in high-profile disputes for clients internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Managing Partner with diary management and scheduling
• Maintain and follow up on new firm enquiries
• Open client files and manage compliance documentation
• Liaise between lawyers and the finance team for billing
• Maintain the Firm's contact list
• Coordinate with marketing on website and social media initiatives
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the legal team, including document formatting
• Cover for the PA to the Senior Partner during holidays

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Legal PA/ secretarial experience in a busy small/medium-sized law firm
• Proven experience in marketing and/or billing
• Longevity in previous roles
• Well-presented and articulate
• Legal secretarial skills
• Experience with HNW and commercial clients from the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa preferred

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Familiarity with CMS systems
• Additional languages are a plus

Technologies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with CMS and billing software

How to apply: If you are an organised, proactive, and discreet individual looking to make a difference in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

Join our client's team and contribute to their success while enjoying a workplace that values respect and unconventional thinking!

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.