Legal Secretary

About Us

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] helps clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success. Our people are exceptional and enjoy giving their best to a firm they're proud to be part of, driven by a culture of bravery and kindness.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide first class support to allocated Partners and Associates across our Employment, Immigration and Data, Privacy & Cyber legal practice groups. You will act as their 'ambassador' both within the firm and externally.

• Be the first point of contact for clients, dealing with them efficiently and appropriately.
• Build a working knowledge of the legal area of expertise of allocated Partners and Associates.
• Ensure sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Co-ordinate billing/credit control and accounting matters.
• Maintain allocated Partners and Associates diaries.
• Schedule internal and external meetings.
• Assist with marketing activities.
• Prepare client correspondence and documents.
• Answer calls in a helpful and professional manner.
• Develop a sufficient knowledge of the division's work.
• Take an active part in developing own role.
• Assist with workload of secretarial colleagues across all GB offices.

About You

You will have a professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and previous experience working in a secretarial role in a legal environment. Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least two years of previous legal secretarial experience.
• Good eye for detail – a high level of accuracy is essential.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and support a number of people.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• A confident and natural communicator.
• Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative.
• Ability to motivate and train other members of the secretarial team.
• Team player and enthusiastic.

Additional Information

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you'd like to request any adjustments, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].