Senior Legal Secretary

About the role

We are partnering with a highly regarded London law firm to hire an experienced Senior Legal Secretary for its busy Corporate team. The role combines secretarial, PA and administrative duties while mentoring junior staff and ensuring smooth departmental operations.

Key responsibilities

• Open, bill, close files and format legal documents to the firm’s house style.
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings, book travel and coordinate conference calls.
• Prepare court bundles, client bibles and other legal documentation.
• Act as first point of contact for clients and support junior secretaries.
• Assist with billing, draft invoices and help manage WIP and outstanding debt.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Proven experience supporting a Corporate team.
• Strong legal secretarial, billing and matter‑management background.
• Excellent diary management and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in legal document formatting.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (50% remote).
• Competitive salary of £45,000 per year.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop within a collaborative firm culture.