Legal Secretary

Lucy Legal LLP is a forward-thinking criminal law practice committed to delivering robust defence and prosecution representation across the full spectrum of criminal matters. From serious crime and youth justice to regulatory work and appellate cases, we pride ourselves on combining meticulous preparation with genuine client care.

We are expanding our Criminal team and looking for a Legal Secretary who will be the backbone of our operation—someone who understands that in criminal practice, precision and pace go hand in hand. This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm where your work directly impacts outcomes for clients facing some of life's most challenging moments.

As our Criminal Legal Secretary, you'll operate at the heart of a busy practice, managing the intricate administrative demands that keep cases moving forward. You'll work with solicitors and barristers on matters ranging from police station representation to Crown Court trials, liaising with courts, the CPS, and defence counsel. Every document you prepare, every diary you manage, and every file you organize contributes to the quality of our client service. This isn't a back-office role—you'll be visible, valued, and integral to the team's success.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be genuinely varied:

• Prepare statements of case, skeleton arguments, and correspondence to exacting standards, ensuring every document reflects our professional reputation.
• Manage complex diaries where a Crown Court listing can shift at short notice, and coordinate with courts to confirm dates and track procedural deadlines that are critical in criminal work.
• Maintain case files that form the evidence trail for trial, liaise with clients who may be anxious or vulnerable, and support your supervising solicitor in preparing for trial.
• Handle billing for matters that may span months, and conduct basic legal research into procedure or case precedent when needed.

We are looking for someone with solid secretarial or administrative experience who is ready to specialize in criminal law. Previous legal experience is genuinely desirable—if you've worked in a law firm before, even in another practice area, you'll understand the culture and can hit the ground running. If you're making the transition into law, we are equally interested in someone with strong organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for the work.

This is a part-time role offering flexibility with genuine career progression: develop expertise in criminal procedure, support increasingly complex cases, and build the foundation for a long-term career in criminal law.