Legal Secretary - Litigation & Corporate
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What you'll do
- Provide high-level administrative and legal secretarial support to a team of 5-7 fee-earners.
- Manage complex diaries, organize meetings, and handle travel arrangements.
- Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documentation, correspondence, and presentations.
- Manage file lifecycles, billing processes, and client intake protocols.
- Coordinate court filings and handle litigation-specific documentation (for the Litigation role) or transactional/corporate documents (for the Corporate role).
- Juggle multiple tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy under tight deadlines.
What they're looking for
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience gained within a commercial law firm environment
- Specialization: Demonstrated secretarial background in either Corporate Law or Litigation Law.
- Skills: Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and handle high-volume workloads.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Tech-Savvy: High proficiency in standard legal software, document management systems, and MS Office.
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Full description from employer
About the Roles
We are currently seeking two experienced, highly organized Legal Secretaries to join a premier commercial environment. One role will directly support a Corporate practice group, while the second role will focus on supporting a Litigation team.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide high-level administrative and legal secretarial support to a team of 5-7 fee-earners.
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Manage complex diaries, organize meetings, and handle travel arrangements.
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Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documentation, correspondence, and presentations.
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Manage file lifecycles, billing processes, and client intake protocols.
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Coordinate court filings and handle litigation-specific documentation (for the Litigation role) or transactional/corporate documents (for the Corporate role).
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Juggle multiple tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy under tight deadlines.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience gained within a commercial law firm environment
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Specialization: Demonstrated secretarial background in either Corporate Law or Litigation Law.
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Skills: Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and handle high-volume workloads.
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Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
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Tech-Savvy: High proficiency in standard legal software, document management systems, and MS Office.
Working Pattern & Benefits
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Salary: Competitive salary & Benefits package
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Work Arrangement: While these roles are primarily based on-site 5 days a week, flexibility/remote working options will be considered for the right candidate. Candidates with specific working pattern requirements are encouraged to apply.
Company
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