A top UK Law firm is looking to hire a new Junior Legal Secretary on a permanent basis to work in their IP & Commercial team. This role will support the team with all secretarial and administration duties.
- Salary to £30,000 with excellent benefits
- Hybrid working 2 days a week in the office, 3 days remote
- Friendly and collaborative culture and working environment
Key Responsibilities of the Junior Legal Secretary:
- Assisting with diary management, and awareness of Fee Earners' workloads to plan ahead
- Assisting in processing relevant applications, forms, or searches
- Researching new clients / contacts and preparing bios before meetings
- Arranging travel and any other activities on behalf of Fee Earners
- Typed work of a high quality, formatting in accordance with house style, at high speed, with accuracy
- Preparing bills (including bill narratives)
- New matter and AML checks including obtaining relevant documentation
- Maintaining up to date knowledge and a strong understanding of Fee Earners' matters to be able to provide the best level support
Requirements of the Junior Legal Secretary:
- Previous secretarial experience within a law firm is highly desirable
- CILEX or similar qualification would be highly desirable
- Excellent written, communication and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail skills
- Familiarity with InterAction would be preferred