Legal Secretary

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Dispute Resolution team of a top‑tier law firm. The role provides full PA and administrative assistance to six fee earners, working closely with an Admin Assistant and reporting to the Team Leader. It offers 60 % remote working, excellent benefits and a performance‑linked bonus.

Key responsibilities

• Meet regularly with allocated fee earners to review progress and discuss outstanding matters.
• Manage inboxes and diaries, schedule meetings, prepare papers and coordinate logistics.
• Arrange extensive international travel itineraries.
• Prepare invoices, review narratives, verify client details and liaise 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, liaise with Records, update special instructions and maintain the DMS.
• Create and maintain intranet content and prepare official forms.
• Draft and amend letters, emails and court documents to a high standard.

Required profile

• GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a law firm litigation department.
• Recognised secretarial qualification.

What we offer

• 60 % remote working (hybrid model).
• Excellent benefits package.
• Performance‑linked bonus.