Legal Secretary

About This Role

This Legal PA role supports a busy and highly regarded Commercial Litigation team within a well-established London law firm. The position involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners across various litigation areas, working closely with Partners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to a busy litigation team
• Manage client onboarding, KYC, AML, and conflict checks
• Coordinate monthly billing, prepare bills, and draft client correspondence
• Produce, format, and amend legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare litigation bundles and PDF document binders
• Manage financial administration, including processing incoming and outgoing payments
• Take detailed attendance notes during client meetings and calls
• Liaise professionally with clients, third parties, and external firms
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the team, managing competing deadlines effectively

Requirements

• At least 4 years' legal secretarial experience, ideally within litigation
• A strong understanding of legal PA responsibilities in a busy legal environment
• Excellent document production, formatting, and proofreading skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple priorities
• Professional, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential matters
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach

Nice to have:

• Experience with legal software such as Word, NetDocuments, BigHand, and Workshare Compare

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals on complex, high-quality litigation matters
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on individuality and professional development

About the Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established London law firm.