Legal Secretary – Litigation

We are supporting a highly regarded national law firm that is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Litigation department. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-organised, detail-driven candidate who thrives in a professional, fast-paced legal environment.

The Role

As a key member of the Litigation support team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners. Responsibilities include:

• Typing, audio typing and preparing legal correspondence and documents
• Supporting fee earners by managing priorities, delivering accurate work and helping identify process improvements 
• Handling digital dictation and administrative workflow tasks across the firm 
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail and clearing electronic mail daily 
• Diary management, meeting scheduling and arranging travel for fee earners 
• Supporting compliance monitoring, including Lexcel-related processes

Department-specific duties may include use of the HM Land Registry portal, CE Filing, document tabbing and preparing Statements and Instructions to Counsel. 

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will offer:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or strong transferable secretarial background, including digital dictation 
• Excellent IT skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Accurate typing skills and exceptional attention to spelling, punctuation and document formatting 
• Previous experience in a professional services environment and basic understanding of fee earners’ work 

The successful candidate will also be expected to take part in ongoing training and professional development, including working towards intermediate-level Microsoft Word accreditation. 

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a respected, growing law firm
• Supportive team culture with excellent professional development
• Exposure to high-quality legal work and a specialist Litigation environment
• A varied and engaging workload where your contribution truly matters

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary seeking your next career opportunity within a reputable national law firm, please submit your CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role and firm in more detail.