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Legal Secretary - Corporate


We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide support to a busy group of Partners and fee earners within a high-performing Corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, professional and client-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


The Role


Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, client communications and matter management activities.


Key Responsibilities


*Complex diary and inbox management for Partners and Associates
*Preparing, amending and formatting legal and business documents
*Creating and updating PowerPoint presentations and pitch materials
*Drafting correspondence, emails, engagement letters and event invitations
*Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
*Organising internal meetings, client meetings and networking events
*Managing expense claims and assisting with time recording
*Supporting billing activities and responding to client billing enquiries
*Opening new matters, conducting conflict check administration and liaising with risk teams


About You


To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and polished Legal Secretary with exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach.


Essential Skills & Experience


*Previous experience supporting senior stakeholders within a law firm
*Advanced MS Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
*Experience formatting complex documents and presentations
*Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing skills
*Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
*Experience using document management systems


What’s on Offer?


*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Hybrid working - office-based Monday to Thursday, work from home on Fridays
*Opportunity to support a market-leading Corporate & Capital Markets team
*Collaborative, professional and inclusive culture
*Long-term career development opportunities within a globally recognised environment
If you’re a polished Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.


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.

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