Legal Secretary in City of London

Job Title: Temporary Legal Secretary (SOS System)

Duration: 1 Week (Temp Assignment) immediate start

Location: Aldgate

Working Hours: MondayFriday, 9:00am5:00pm

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a one-week temporary assignment to support a busy legal team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using the SOS legal case management system, with a strong background in legal administrative duties. This short-term role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and provide high-quality secretarial support to fee earners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives.
• Using the SOS case management system for document preparation, file management, time recording, and correspondence.
• Drafting and formatting legal documents, letters, and forms.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Handling incoming calls, emails, and other communications.
• Opening, closing, and archiving legal files.
• Filing and scanning documents to the case management system.
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm or legal department.
• Proficiency in SOS (Solicitors Own Software) case management system is essential.
• Strong typing and document formatting skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.