Job Details

Legal Secretary (IP)

12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract
Location: London

Working pattern: Hybrid

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our law firm client within their Intellectual Property team provide high‑level administrative and work management support to fee earners within.

This role supports a range of practice areas, including patents and trademarks, and requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining electronic filesMonitoring deadlines and prompt lists, reminding fee earners of key datesPreparing and proofreading legal documentation and correspondenceSupporting billing processes, including invoicing and e‑billing platformsLiaising with fee earners, clients and internal teamsProviding cover and additional support to colleagues as requiredSkills & Experience:

Experience in professional services, ideally within intellectual property or patentsStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsConfident communicator with a positive, team‑focused approachThis is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and professional team on a fixed‑term basis, gaining valuable experience within intellectual property support.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.