Legal Secretary

About This Role

This contract opportunity is for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join a prestigious legal practice, providing comprehensive administrative and billing support to assigned partners and legal fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client billing processes, draft first bills, process expenses, and liaise with internal accounts teams
• Coordinate complex diary schedules, organize internal and external meetings, monitor mailboxes, and arrange travel itineraries
• Perform advanced document production, including formatting, proofreading, preparing execution packages, and managing transaction bibles
• Oversee matter opening procedures, including KYC checks, Anti-Money Laundering verifications, and client database management
• Utilize specialized legal software, document management systems, DocuSign, and corporate registries to execute daily administrative functions

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of administrative or secretarial experience, with prior background in a legal practice environment preferred
• Advanced proficiency in corporate software suites, billing systems, and client database software
• Strong organizational abilities with a proven track record of managing competing demands and tight deadlines under pressure
• Immediate availability or short notice period to commit to a contract assignment

Important Details

• Contract: 2 months

About the Company

A leading international legal practice specializing in sector-focused commercial solutions, the firm offers a collaborative global network that delivers high-quality advisory services across major trading hubs.