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Junior Legal Secretary

Prestigious international law firm based in stunning offices in the City are looking to hire a new Junior Legal Secretary on a permanent basis to join their busy Property & Casualty team.

• Salary to £30,000   
• Hybrid split available (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
• Fantastic benefits

Previous experience in a law firm or wider professional service is highly desirable.  The role will be supporting other Legal Secretaries in the department and will work with Lawyers of all levels from day one.

Junior Legal Secretary Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting other Secretaries in the team with any tasks they may require
• Diary management, arrange meetings and conference calls and liaising with clients
• Comprehensive inbox management and dealing with correspondence where necessary
• Collating documentation for meetings and circulating agendas in advance
• Carrying out research as may be required
• Booking video/conference calls, meeting rooms and required refreshments
• Responsible for assistance of financial management and billing for clients
• Drafting/typing of confidential matters for Partners
• Assisting in creating presentations and meetings papers for Partners/Fee-Earners
• Proof-reading of all documents to ensure the delivery of work of the highest quality
• Involvement in committees and steering groups relating to secretarial/administrative support/processes for the wider firm

Junior Legal Secretary Key Skills & Requirements:

• Candidates will ideally have some experience working a similar role within a Law Firm or wider Professional Services
• Be familiar with office software
• Strong communication and organisational skills and a keen, ready to learn attitude
• Cilex course or similar would be beneficial