Job description
We are seeking a Legal Secretary to work for a highly regarded intellectual property law firm providing support to a team of busy IP Litigation fee-earners (including partners.)
This is a varied and fast-paced position supporting Solicitors with a broad range of secretarial, administrative and paralegal duties. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who has previous experience providing administrative support to a litigation legal team.
Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and agreements.
• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to Solicitors with minimal supervision.
• Managing files, including electronic filing, scanning and document management.
• Sending correspondence and emails on behalf of Solicitors.
• Completing conflict checks.
• Preparing and processing client invoices, including debit and credit notes.
• Opening and closing files using case management systems.
• Maintaining key dates, deadlines and diary entries.
• Processing expenses.
• Providing PA support, including diary management, arranging meetings and booking travel.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
• Previous experience providing administrative support in a litigation legal environment.
• Experience preparing trial bundle advantageous.
• Strong typing and document production skills.
• Experience preparing client bills within a legal environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using digital dictation/audio typing would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
• Opportunity to join a respected and supportive Intellectual Property team.
• Varied and interesting workload.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a well-established legal practice.