Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Commercial, Technology & Intellectual Property

Full-time Permanent

Are you an organised, proactive and detail-driven Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career? A highly respected UK law firm is seeking a forward-thinking Legal Secretary to join its vibrant Commercial, Technology & Intellectual Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a dynamic group of specialist solicitors who work across multiple offices, delivering high-quality commercial contracts and IP services to clients across the UK and internationally.

About the Team

The Comm Tech & IP department is known for its energy, expertise and collaborative working style. You'll be joining a team with exceptional technical capability, a practical approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to excellent client service.

You'll also work closely with specialists located across a number of regional and London offices.

The Role

As a Legal Secretary within this practice area, you will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to a group of fee earners. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless service delivery to clients and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and format legal documentation to a high standard, ensuring accuracy and alignment with house style
• Proofread all work with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong Microsoft Word skills, including formatting, amending and numbering documents
• Manage diaries and organise meetings using Microsoft Outlook
• Process expenses, payment requisitions and returned advances
• Assist proactively with client onboarding processes
• Update and maintain client contact details on internal databases
• Ensure electronic and paper filing is accurate and up to date
• Handle internal and external telephone queries professionally
• Support team initiatives and wider departmental activities
• Provide cover and assistance to other secretaries to ensure consistent service levels

The Ideal Candidate

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Experienced in administration, ideally within a professional services or legal environment
• Positive, enthusiastic and professional in your approach
• Detail-oriented, organised and reliable
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise and confident using your own initiative
• Keen to learn and develop within a supportive environment

Benefits

The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional long-service holiday awards
• Private healthcare (post-probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and performance bonuses
• Salary sacrifice options
• Life assurance (4x salary) and Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced parental leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible working patterns
• Dress for Your Day policy

Interested?

Please call Michelle Topley on or email your CV to