Responsibilities

• Provide advanced secretarial and administrative support to lawyers across Corporate and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and day-to-day schedules for assigned lawyers.
• Prepare correspondence, agreements, affidavits, summonses, court directions, and other standard legal documents under lawyer supervision.
• Prepare and organize court bundles, including retrieving, collating, indexing, and managing case documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, fee earners, colleagues, government departments, and external agencies.
• Open and close client files in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process monthly invoices and assist with monitoring and collection of accounts receivable.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while delivering accurate and professional support within a busy legal environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior secretarial role or at least 3 years’ secretarial experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• Experience working within a shared support environment.
• Previous experience supporting Corporate and/or Dispute Resolution lawyers is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Experience using Client Management Systems (CMS) and Document Management Systems (DMS).
• Professional and discreet approach when dealing with confidential client and legal matters.