Legal Secretary

The Institute of Legal Secretaries & PAs; EUA; Híbrido; USD 40 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Institute of Legal Secretaries & PAs is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Dispute Resolution team. This full-time role offers a modern, collaborative environment, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

You will provide comprehensive PA and admin support to fee earners, manage diaries, arrange travel, prepare legal documents, and maintain records. Strong MS Office skills and keenness to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualificações

• Must have legal secretary experience, ideally in Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
• Excellent MS Office skills and accuracy in documentation.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, confident working independently and with teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide PA and administrative support to fee earners.
• Manage diaries, inboxes and meetings; arrange logistics.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel.
• Prepare and format legal documents and court filings.
• Maintain accurate electronic file records and documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Assist with invoicing and support billing processes.
• Support fee earners with matter-related admin tasks.
• Prepare forms and maintain client instructions.
• Attend team meetings and provide general admin support.

Conhecimentos

Excellent written and verbal comms

Highly organised

Manage priorities & deadlines

Proactive and independent

Relationship building with fee earners

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded and busy firm within their Dispute Resolution team. The firm offers a modern, collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with a strong focus on innovation, technology and delivering excellent client service, alongside a friendly and supportive culture. This is a varied role providing full PA and administrative support, working closely with Fee Earners and an Admin Assistants to ensure the team runs efficiently and clients receive an excellent level of service. This is a full time role, 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working from home.

• Providing PA and administrative support to fee earners.
• Managing busy diaries, inboxes and meetings, including room bookings and meeting logistics.
• Arranging complex domestic and international travel.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and court documentation.
• Managing files and maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Monitoring deadlines and prompt lists, following up on outstanding actions.
• Preparing invoices and supporting the billing process.
• Supporting Fee Earners with client and matter-related administration.
• Preparing forms and maintaining client instructions.
• Attending team meetings and providing general administrative support.
  Must have previous Legal Secretary experience, ideally within Litigation or Dispute Resolution team but they are open to experience in other practice areas.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Proactive and confident working independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can build strong relationships with Fee Earners, colleagues and clients.
  Career Legal