Legal Secretary - US Law Firm - up to £60,000

Legal Secretary - Corporate

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide support to a busy group of Partners and fee earners within a high-performing Corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, professional and client-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Role

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, client communications and matter management activities.

Key Responsibilities

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• Complex diary and inbox management for Partners and Associates
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• Preparing, amending and formatting legal and business documents
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• Creating and updating PowerPoint presentations and pitch materials
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• Drafting correspondence, emails, engagement letters and event invitations
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• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
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• Organising internal meetings, client meetings and networking events
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• Managing expense claims and assisting with time recording
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• Supporting billing activities and responding to client billing enquiries
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• Opening new matters, conducting conflict check administration and liaising with risk teams
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About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and polished Legal Secretary with exceptional organisational skills, a proactive approach and comfortable working on documents.

Essential Skills & Experience

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• Previous experience supporting senior stakeholders within a law firm
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• Advanced MS Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
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• Experience formatting complex documents and presentations
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• Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing skills
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
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• Highly organised, adaptable and able to work independently
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• Experience using document management systems
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What's on Offer?

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• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
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• Hybrid working – office-based Monday to Thursday, work from home on Fridays
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• Opportunity to support a market-leading Corporate & Capital Markets team
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• Collaborative, professional and inclusive culture
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• Long-term career development opportunities within a globally recognised environment
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If you're a polished Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.