Legal Secretary

Disputes Legal Secretary | Commercial Litigation

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Dispute Resolution / Commercial Litigation team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading professionals on a broad range of high-quality, complex matters.

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established dispute resolution team handling commercial litigation, IP, insolvency and asset recovery matters
• Support a group of accomplished fee earners within a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Work on a varied caseload including property disputes, contentious trusts and specialist sectors such as sport, education and entertainment
• Be part of a respected firm known for delivering exceptional client service and technical excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients professionally, both face-to-face and over the phone
• Producing accurate documentation via audio and copy typing (digital dictation)
• Managing busy diaries and coordinating meetings
• Handling billing, document preparation and file management
• Maintaining organised filing systems and supporting wider administrative processes
• Providing proactive support to fee earners and the wider team

About You

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary / PA within a law firm
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, discreet approach
• High attention to detail with strong spelling, grammar and proofreading ability
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with systems such as iManage, BigHand or SOS Connect is advantageous
• Fast and accurate typing speed (65+ wpm)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive, market-led salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Private medical cover and cash plan
• Life assurance and income protection
• Pension scheme and bonus opportunities
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
• Wellbeing programme, Gymflex and holiday flexibility