Temporary Legal Secretary: Employment Law

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Temporary Legal Secretary with expertise in employment or litigation law. This exciting opportunity involves supporting a small team in Central London for a short-term contract, where your organisational and typing skills will be essential. You'll manage diaries, liaise with clients, and handle sensitive information, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for someone looking to make a difference in a dynamic legal setting, this role promises a rewarding experience for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment or litigation work as a legal secretary/PA.
• Strong typing and IT skills required for dictation.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and appointments for the team.
• Handle client liaison and correspondence efficiently.
• Prepare court bundles and manage travel arrangements.

Skills

Typing Skills

Organisational Skills

Timekeeping Skills

Proactive Approach

Client Liaison

Education

Experience as Legal Secretary/PA

Tools

Digital Dictation

Job description

Temporary Legal Secretary: Employment Law

London

Job Title: Temporary Legal Secretary – Employment and Litigation

Location: Central London

London law firm is looking for a temporary legal secretary/legal PA with a background in employment or litigation work to join their small team for 3 weeks at the end of February. The team is looking for a legal secretary/PA who will be proactive, take the initiative, and possess good typing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Diary management
• Client liaison – taking messages, dealing with enquiries, responding to correspondence, etc.
• Typing and document management including audio typing and digital dictation
• Arranging meetings, booking rooms, and managing appointments
• Putting together court bundles
• Organising all travel including visas, currency, hotel bookings, etc.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information

You must have a good background as a legal secretary/legal PA dealing with either employment or litigation work, a flexible and proactive approach to your work, and strong organisational and timekeeping skills. In addition, you must have good typing and IT skills as there will be a lot of dictation over the phone. Ideal for a Liverpool Street commuter. Immediate start.

McKinlay Law endeavours to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours, your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.