Legal Secretary – 1‑Week Temporary Support – £25/hr

About the role

This short‑term position offers an experienced Legal Secretary the chance to provide holiday cover for a Partner specialising in personal injury litigation. The role is based in the Barbican area of London and runs from 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive secretarial support to a senior Partner, handling personal injury cases.
• Prepare, type, format and amend legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court deadlines.
• Perform digital dictation and audio transcription efficiently.
• Manage complex diaries, arrange client meetings and travel.
• Liaise with clients, barristers and third parties while maintaining meticulous case files.
• Process incoming correspondence and provide general administrative assistance throughout the claim lifecycle.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting senior Partners in a legal environment.
• Confident, resilient and able to manage urgent requests and shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to constructively challenge when necessary.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation abilities and a track record of meeting critical deadlines.
• Professional and diplomatic, capable of building trusted working relationships.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive rate up to £25.28 per hour (equivalent to £46,000 annually).
• Full‑time temporary contract for one week, core hours 9:30 am–5:30 pm with some flexibility.
• Smart corporate dress code in a dynamic legal team.