Legal Secretary - up to £45k

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London seeks a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support in a fast-paced environment. The role involves managing diaries, drafting documents, and assisting with billing processes. Candidates should have over 4 years of secretarial experience in a law firm and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, inclusive team culture, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to work with a global firm

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years in a City or US law firm.
• Experience in Corporate practice is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a keen interest in developing IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full legal secretarial support, including document drafting.
• Manage diaries, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Liaise professionally with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Proven secretarial experience

Strong copy typing skills (60wpm)

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with UK corporate legislation

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

We're excited to be recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a prestigious international law firm based in London with a truly global footprint. This role provides an opportunity to support a talented team of lawyers in a fast-paced environment within a firm renowned for advising major corporations, financial institutions, and investment fund managers across multiple key jurisdictions worldwide.

If you're proactive, highly organised, and thrive in a demanding legal setting, this could be the perfect fit. As a Legal Secretary, you'll provide comprehensive secretarial support and be an essential part of a collaborative team where your skills and initiative will be valued from day one.

This Legal Secretary role is hands-on, document-focused, and billing-heavy (40%), supporting partners closely with more of a paralegal approach rather than traditional PA duties.

Location: Liverpool Street, London (Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office)

Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary: up to £45,000 DOE

Key responsibilities:

• Provide full legal secretarial support, including document drafting and editing
• Manage diaries, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination
• Open, maintain, and archive legal matters and client files
• Liaise professionally with clients and internal teams
• Assist with billing processes, including invoice drafting
• Collaborate with the wider secretarial team to ensure seamless support and cover during absences

What we're looking for:

• Proven secretarial experience; at least 4+ years in a City or US law firm
• Experience in Corporate practice is essential
• Strong copy typing skills (60wpm)
• Familiarity with UK corporate legislation preferred
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confident, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a keen interest in developing IT skills
• Flexible with a positive outlook; happy to support wider teams with an array of duties outside the JD

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience
• Supportive and inclusive team culture - tight-knit, family feel
• Opportunity to work with a respected global firm with a diverse, collaborative environment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.