Temporary Tax Legal Secretary

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Central London is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to provide support to their Tax team. This is a hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote) on a fixed-term contract until the end of the year, with a possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have experience in tax law, strong organisational skills, and be available to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting fee earners in tax law is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Available to start immediately and commit through to year-end.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and legal secretarial support across the team.
• Draft, amend, and proofread legal documents with accuracy.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel logistics.
• Handle file management, including opening and closing matters.
• Enter fee earner time and assist with billing processes.
• Support client onboarding and maintain professional liaison.
• Deliver general administrative support and assist with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Central London

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Until End of December, with potential extension)

Ryder Reid Legal is delighted to be recruiting for one of our top-tier law firm clients, who are seeking a skilled and proactive Legal Secretary to join their Tax team on a fixed-term contract until the end of the year, with the possibility of extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious firm and provide high-level support to a busy and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and legal secretarial support across the team
• Draft, amend, and proofread legal documents with accuracy
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel logistics
• Handle file management, including opening and closing matters
• Enter fee earner time and assist with billing processes
• Support client onboarding and maintain professional liaison
• Deliver general administrative support and assist with ad hoc tasks

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting fee earners in tax law is essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Available to start immediately and commit through to year-end

If you\'re a detail-oriented Legal Secretary with relevant experience and looking for your next opportunity in a leading law firm, we\'d love to hear from you.

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.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we\'ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal