Job Details

LEGAL SECRETARY
Boutique Specialist Law Firm | Central London | £45,000 - £50,000 | Permanent, Full Time | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day home)

ABOUT THE ROLE

A top law firm based in the City of London is looking for a Legal Secretary to join their team on a permanent basis, with a September start. This is a great opportunity for a sparky, adaptable Legal Secretary who enjoys variety and thrives in a close-knit office environment. The firm is looking for someone with a genuine brain for the role - someone who can think on their feet, anticipate needs, and adapt quickly as priorities shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS LEGAL SECRETARY

- Answering the telephone and handling new client enquiries
- Client liaison
- Extensive diary management
- File management, including opening, closing and archiving files
- Audio and copy typing
- Conference and travel planning
- Billing processes
- Email and hard copy filing
- Monitoring stationery and office supplies
- Maintaining the contact manager system
- Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
- Maintaining the critical dates diary
- Providing the Practice Management team with additional office support as required
- Undertaking additional or alternative duties as reasonably necessary from time to time

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role
- Experience working in a smaller office environment at some point in your career, with an understanding of the flexibility that requires
- A sparky, flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to switch between tasks and priorities smoothly
- Strong organisational skills and close attention to detail
- Excellent client-facing manner, both on the phone and in person
- Confident audio and copy typing skills
- A team player who is comfortable providing broader office support when needed

SALARY AND BENEFITS

- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Permanent, full time
- Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
- Working hours 9.30am - 5.30pm (1 hour lunch break, with adequate secretarial cover maintained during the day)
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Private health cover (optional)
- Life and critical illness cover
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Employee Assistance Programme

HOW TO APPLY

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new permanent role with a top law firm, and you have the flexibility and adaptability this role calls for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this Legal Secretary position, with a September 2026 start date.