Legal Secretary

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative and Secretarial Support Assistant to join their Central Services Unit. In this key support role, you will work closely with fee earners and the Team Leader, helping to ensure the smooth running of administrative operations across the firm. You will be responsible for document production, file management, database maintenance, financial processing, and providing high-quality secretarial support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and edit complex legal and professional documents, maintaining firm style standards.
• Manage client and matter information within the firm’s database.
• Prepare financial forms and verify bank details with accuracy.
• Organise and maintain files, including creating electronic bundles and handling archiving processes.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, and external contacts by phone, email, and virtual platforms.
• Support the use of electronic signature tools for document execution.
• Ensure all administrative tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

About You:

• Strong document production skills, including use of track changes and formatting tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with case management systems (Partner for Windows desirable).
• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment.
• Experience of audio typing would be an advantage.

If you are a motivated and professional administrator with a keen eye for detail and a positive, team-oriented approach, we would love to hear from you!