Legal Secretary

London, London £30000 - £33000 Annually Tate

Posted 7 days ago

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An award winning legal 500 law firm based in the City of London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary paying up to 33,000 to join their fast growing team.

The position will be supporting the Banking, Corporate & Governance team with all of their background administration. Supporting the Partners, Solicitors as well as the wider team to help meet client expectations and company objectives.

The role will be working on a hybrid basis, 2 days in the office and 3 working from home, but some flexibility is a must and dependent on client needs as well as deadlines.

Duties include the following:

  • Audio and copy typing and document processing
  • Formatting documents and any other relevant documentation
  • Diary management for the solicitors
  • General administrative support for the department e.g. archiving, filing, photocopying
  • Receiving phone calls from clients; routing them or taking messages as appropriate
  • Producing bills and dealing with invoices for clients
  • Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files both in hard copy and electronically
  • to provide cover and support to the other secretaries within the firm as and when required. Flexibility is important as there can be considerable fluctuations in the amount of work produced by the solicitors.

The ideal candidate will come from the legal industry and have at least 2/3 years experience working in a similar role. You will have experience with legal documentation and audiotyping of case files as well as following legal processes. Great administrative skills, a high attention to detail as well as enjoying working in a great team environment where you are the go-to person for a team.

If you are looking for your next legal secretary role working with a really great company that provide a great team culture as well as development opportunities then please do apply directly to the advert!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Legal Secretary

St Albans, Eastern £25000 - £30000 Annually Law Staff Ltd

Posted 9 days ago

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Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their esteemed Private Client team. The firm offer a generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell, health cash plan plus much more.

The role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to at least two Fee Earners while ensuring outstanding client service.

The Private Client team is one of the largest and most experienced in the area, comprising four partners, one consultant, three senior associates, six solicitors, a Court of Protection manager, and four legal assistants.

The Firm:
Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

Legal Secretary role:
The role is varied and this is a snapshot of the duties
  • Handle incoming telephone calls, assisting clients with enquiries when the lawyer is unavailable.
  • Welcome and assist clients visiting the office.
  • Open and close client files in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Communicate with clientsas instructed by lawyers.
  • Managelawyers' diaries.
  • Maintain internal and client files, ensuring all information is consistently up-to-date.
  • Provide typing support for lawyers, including drafting standard letters and forms for lawyer approval.
  • Coordinate with the accounts team to ensure accurate and timely financial administration.
  • Input client and potential client contact details into Peppermint, Isokon (probate case management system), and Hoowla (residential case management system).
  • Perform general administrative tasks.
  • Collaborate with the wider team, providing secretarial and telephone cover as needed.
  • Adhere to firm policies and procedures, demonstrating compliance and familiarity at all times.

The ideal Legal Secretary:

  • Previous secretarial experience in a law firm is desirable.
  • Strong client relationship skills with a confident approach.
  • Good understanding of client service and the context of the work.
  • Fast, accurate keyboard skills (minimum 50 wpm).
  • Excellent grammar, spelling, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in relevant software packages and case management systems.
  • High level of organisation with the ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Initiative and willingness to take direction and feedback positively.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Punctual with good timekeeping.
  • Smart, professional appearance.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Trustworthy and reliable.
Benefits:

  • Health cash plan
  • Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell
  • Pension options
  • Death in service cover
  • Firmwide bonus scheme
  • Subsidised parking
  • Employee assistance programme

If you're a Legal Secretary ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Natasha at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37049.


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Legal Secretary

Bedfordshire, Eastern Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd

Posted 14 days ago

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Litigation Legal Secretary

Full time, Permanent, On site

Due to continued growth, our client has a further opportunity for a Legal Secretary/PA, experienced in the area of litigation. This is a varied and interesting role, with great personal development opportunities and with further training provided. You will have exposure to a wide range of responsibilities that will support your professional development.

Applicants will have experience of Audio typing and working with court documents and bundles. Day to day you will be speaking with clients and assisting with enquiries whilst supporting the Solicitors focusing on Litigation.


Key skills:

  • Experience audio typing (we use big hand dictation services)
  • Experience of preparing court documents and hearing bundles
  • Confident taking phone calls and initial enquiry information
  • Ideally litigation experience but other specialism will be considered



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Legal Secretary

Romford, London £26000 Annually Additional Resources

Posted 18 days ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / PA (Private Client)  to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients.

As a Legal Secretary / PA in a private client department, you will handle general administrative tasks and sometimes personal support to an individual within the department. This full-time role offers starting salary of £26,000 and benefits.

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal clerk in a similar role.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate.
  • Background in drafting legal documents (probate, lasting powers of attorney, wills & trusts, and general correspondence).
  • Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400.
  • Technical understanding of private client work.
  • Capability to prepare LPA forms and Wills under solicitor supervision.
  • Typing speed of 60 words per minute with digital audio transcription skills.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Shift:

  • Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Sick pay
  • Company pension
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
     

Apply now for this exceptional Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Legal Secretary

London, London £28000 - £30000 Annually Birchrose Associates

Posted 18 days ago

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The Firm

Our client, a leading and esteemed law firm, are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their successful Residential Conveyancing team in their Bromley office. The firm is ranked regionally for their work within Real Estate by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

The Opportunity

The successful Legal Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support to Conveyancers within the firm's Residential Property team. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and a proactive and can-do attitude towards work. Duties to include:

  • Handle client queries and provide regular updates throughout the transaction process
  • Conduct anti-money laundering checks and verify source of funds
  • Review mortgage offers and prepare summary reports for clients
  • Take client instructions and assist in progressing matters to exchange of contracts
  • Prepare files for completion, such as requesting mortgage funds, submitting searches, and drafting completion statements
  • Support conveyancers with the residential property transaction process
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
  • Manage incoming calls and emails
  • Distribute incoming post and emails, ensuring timely follow-up in the absence of fee earners
  • Update client and contact information
  • Assist with general client administration and day-to-day operational support

This Legal Secretary position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am -5:30pm

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Conveyancing in a law firm, ideally within a New Build team

Vacancy Highlights

  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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Legal Secretary

London, London £40000 - £45000 Annually Birchrose Associates

Posted 18 days ago

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The Firm

Our client, a leading International law firm are seeking a Legal Secretary to support their Litigation team in their City of London office.

The Opportunity

The successful Legal Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support to Partners within the firm's Litigation team. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and a proactive and can do attitude towards work. Duties to include:

  • Support production of client-facing materials including pitches, presentations, and event documents
  • Manage onboarding processes including file opening, conflict checks, and engagement letters
  • Extensive diary management and organising meetings/ appointments
  • Assist with monthly billing, invoicing, expenses, and credit control procedures
  • Provide general administrative support including printing, scanning, and filing
  • Ensure both electronic and paper filing systems are kept accurate and up to date
  • Process time recording and financial reporting using internal systems
  • Respond to internal and external queries and ensure accurate message handling

This Legal Secretary position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5:30pm

Requirements

  • At least 4/5 years Legal Secretary experience within a law firm
  • Experience supporting Partners/Fee Earners within a Litigation team in a law firm

Vacancy Highlights

  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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Legal Secretary

Bedfordshire, Eastern £26000 Annually Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd

Posted 18 days ago

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Legal/ Litigation Secretary

Full time, Permanent, On site

  • At least 2 year's audio typing (we use big hand dictation services)
  • Experience of preparing court documents and hearing bundles
  • Confident taking phone calls and initial enquiry information
  • Ideally litigation experience
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Legal Secretary

Hertfordshire, Eastern £15 - £16 Hourly Tate

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Part-Time / Ad Hoc Temporary Legal Secretary

St Albans

15-16 per hour

Office Based

Free Parking

I am currently supporting a well-established law firm in St Albans with the recruitment of an experienced Legal Secretary for an ad hoc / part-time temporary role. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible, short-term assignments within a professional legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing secretarial support to solicitors in the Personal Injury (PI) and Clinical Negligence teams
  • Audio typing of legal documentation and correspondence accurately and efficiently
  • Preparing and managing court bundles, ensuring all documents are complete and properly formatted
  • Supporting with general litigation procedures, including court filings and administrative deadlines
  • Handling administrative duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and answering phone

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, within PI, Clinical Negligence, or Litigation
  • Strong audio typing skills (experience with digital dictation systems preferred)
  • Confident with court procedures and document preparation
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Reliable and flexible to support on an ad hoc or part-time temporary basis, depending on business needs

Why Temp with Tate?

Temping is a great way to build up your career prospects, while allowing you to gain experience in a range of different companies. People temp for many different reasons, whether it is to gain experience, fill the gap between permanent positions or as a lifestyle choice.

Temp jobs often present the opportunity to become permanent roles. Allowing you to have an insight into a company without the initial permanent obligation.

When temping for Tate you can expect to

  • Have my dedicated attention and service to offer you work that suits you.
  • Weekly pay
  • Accrue up to 28 days holiday pay.
  • Pension contributions
  • Tate Rewards, which include discounts.
  • Employee Assistance programme.
  • Reward recognition awards.
  • Gain valuable experience with credible companies.
  • Access to companies' internal vacancies board
  • Free computer skills training

If you are available immediately and would like to discuss options, I look forward to hearing from you. Please use the apply button below to attach your CV. I will aim to acknowledge your enquiry within three working days.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

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Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant

HP20 2QB Aylesbury, South East Horwood James LLP

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An opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant to join our well-established firm in Aylesbury has arisen.

The successful candidate will ideally be a highly organised person with strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) who can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail and has the ability to use initiative in a role that covers a variety of duties. Candidates sho.


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Conveyancing Legal Secretary

London, London £32000 - £34000 Annually Office Angels

Posted 16 days ago

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Conveyancing Legal Secretary


Location: Putney, London
Salary: Up to 34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Hours: 9:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Start Date: Immediate

Do you want to work for our client who are a well-established firm of solicitors based in the heart of Putney. They offer a wide range of legal services to the local community and beyond and their company is built on a reputation for being trustworthy, reliable, and efficient. Our client pride themselves on delivering excellent service in an affordable and timely manner, always putting their clients' needs first.

They are seeking a proactive and experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their friendly and professional team. You will be supporting 2 to 3 solicitors in their busy conveyancing department, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of client matters from instruction to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing full secretarial support to conveyancing solicitors
  • Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone enquiries
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other solicitors
  • Opening, maintaining, and closing client files
  • Performing Land Registry and other online searches
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and firm procedures

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a legal secretary in a conveyancing department is essential
  • Excellent typing and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Professional and friendly manner with excellent communication skills

What they are offering

  • Competitive salary up to 34,000 (depending on experience)
  • Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time considered)
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.


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By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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