Legal Secretary (3-Month Temp Contract) – Urgently Required

Location: Hybrid working (office-based days required) - Flexible Hours Start: ASAPDuration: 3 monthsType: Temporary assignment but likely to go permeant 

We are urgently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy, fast-paced legal team during a critical period. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-driven legal support professional who can step in quickly, manage a varied workload, and deliver high-quality secretarial and administrative support from day one.

If you’re someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys working with accuracy and structure, and can confidently support lawyers and senior stakeholders, this role will suit you perfectly.

Key Responsibilities

Document Production

• Produce, amend, and format legal documents with speed and exceptional accuracy.
• Manage digital dictation and ensure all documents are correctly paginated and styled.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and supporting materials using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Legal Administration

• Provide diary management, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel and logistics.
• Prepare meeting packs, take minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain up-to-date client contact information and issue reminders for key deadlines.

Document Execution & File Management

• Manage document execution workflows, including electronic signature processes and finalising agreements.
• Organise and maintain electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring indexes and precedent libraries remain current.
• Handle scanning, photocopying, binding, and general legal administrative duties.

Additional Support

• Produce initial drafts of routine legal documents (e.g. NDAs, notices, warranties).
• Review documents for consistency, clarity, and correct formatting.
• Manage telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with basic budget administration including raising POs, processing invoices, and tracking spend.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in a legal secretary, legal PA, or legal administrative role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word.
• Good understanding of legal terminology and document types.
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong digital literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Why This Role?

• Immediate start - perfect for a candidate available quickly.
• A busy, varied legal support role where you’ll make an immediate impact.
• Hybrid working with a supportive team environment.
• Competitive hourly/daily rate.

Interested? Apply Immediately

The client needs someone to start ASAP and interviews/shortlisting are taking place next week!

If you have the relevant experience and can begin at short notice, please get in touch with Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)