Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant

• Location: Canary Wharf, London
• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch break)
• Start Date: From June 15th

Join a leading employment law firm ranked highly by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to excellence in serving both employers and employees, and we are now looking to expand our team with a highly motivated Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant.

The Role

You will provide first-class professional support to a Partner and other fee earners. This role demands excellent organisational skills and a passion for accuracy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for the partners.
• Providing high-quality administrative and support services.
• Managing extensive telephone coverage confidently.
• Effectively managing electronic diaries and coordinating with internal and external clients.
• Organising a wide range of meetings, both virtual and in-person.
• Preparing documents and materials for meetings.
• Liaising with clients and managing routine administration tasks.
• Handling digital dictation, typing correspondence, raising bills, and invoicing.
• Organising and maintaining effective filing systems, processing expenses.
• Assisting with litigation and preparing hearing bundles.
• Preparing PowerPoint slides and marketing materials for events.
• General office duties including photocopying, arranging couriers, and ordering stationery.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English with good grades (or equivalent qualifications).
• Legal Secretarial qualification (desirable but not essential).
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary/PA, or similar.
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills, with a confident telephone manner.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Positive attitude with a 'can do' approach, ready to assist wherever needed.

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

This position is office-based, and part-time applicants will be considered. The salary is dependent on experience and will be pro-rated for part-time workers.

To apply for this Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant position, please submit your CV