Legal Secretary

Permanent Legal Secretary

We are recruiting for a Legal Secretary to support the Dispute Resolution team of this leading IP law firm based in Central London. As Legal Secretary, you will provide full PA and administrative support to approximately six fee earners of mixed seniority, working closely with an Admin Assistant, and reporting to the Team Leader. This is a role that offers 60% remote working, excellent benefits and bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Meet regularly with allocated fee earners to review progress and discuss outstanding matters

Manage inboxes and diaries, including scheduling meetings, preparing papers, and coordinating logistics

Arrange extensive international travel itineraries

Prepare invoices, including reviewing narratives, verifying client details, and liaising with the accounts team

Monitor e-workspaces/inboxes and manage files independently when fee earners are away

Attend team and practice group meetings

Manage files, including liaising with Records, updating special instructions, and maintaining the DMS

Create and maintain intranet content

Prepare official forms and monitor daily prompt schedules

Draft and amend letters, emails, and court documents to a consistently high standard

Apply up-to-date client special instructions

Skills & Experience

Previous legal secretary experience

GCSE English Language and Maths

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Litigation or Dispute Resolution experience highly desirable but not essential