Litigation Legal Secretary (Part Time)

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the Dispute Resolution team in Central London. The role offers a competitive salary (DOE) and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, and more. The ideal candidate will have legal secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded firm known for outstanding client care and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Gymflex

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• High attention to detail, strong grammar/spelling, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients professionally in person and via telephone.
• Digital dictation, audio/copy typing and document production.
• Diary management and meeting coordination.
• Assist with billing and time recording.
• Manage case files and ensure accurate documentation and filing.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Strong communication skills

Client-facing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Fast and accurate typing (65+ wpm)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary working 3 days per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm in Central London. This is a key role supporting a busy Dispute Resolution team, offering a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, wellbeing programme, and much more — all within a prestigious, friendly and professional working environment.

About the Firm

Our client is a leading London firm, well-known for delivering exceptional service to private and commercial clients. With long-standing roots in the legal industry and a strong reputation across family, private client and litigation disciplines, the firm operates from stunning offices in historic Lincoln’s Inn and prides itself on excellence, discretion, and exceptional client care.

Legal Secretary — Position Overview

You will support Partners, Solicitors and fee-earners across the Dispute Resolution team, assisting in delivering high-quality legal services while ensuring smooth workflow and excellent client communication.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary

• Liaise with clients professionally in person and via telephone
• Digital dictation, audio/copy typing and document production
• Diary management and meeting coordination
• Assist with billing and time recording
• Manage case files and ensure accurate documentation and filing
• Provide proactive admin support to fee earners
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Work efficiently under pressure and to court-driven deadlines

Requirements of the Legal Secretary

• Previous legal secretarial experience in a professional environment
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Outlook skills; proficiency in Excel desirable
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail, strong grammar/spelling and proof-reading skills
• Smart, organised, proactive and confident
• Fast and accurate typing — 65+ wpm required

The Benefits for the Legal Secretary role

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
• Life Assurance & Permanent Health Insurance
• Medicash Cashplan (post-probation)
• Unum Dental Scheme
• Pension Scheme (auto-enrolment)
• Wellbeing Programme & EAP
• Discretionary Bonus Schemes
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Gymflex
• Holiday Purchase options
• And more

If you are a Legal Secretary looking to join a prestigious firm with a supportive environment — apply today.

Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37555

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