Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Employment & Commercial Team

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Employment and Corporate/Commercial/Banking team in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with previous secretarial, PA, legal support, or administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive legal environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the wider team.

• Formatting, amending and preparing legal documents.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Processing expenses and assisting with general team administration.
• Supporting billing activities, including preparation of WIP summaries and billing schedules.
• Assisting with file opening, file closing and general file management.
• Preparing both electronic and hard-copy bundles for Employment Tribunal matters.
• Liaising with clients, barristers' clerks and other legal professionals regarding case management and billing.
• Preparing documentation for corporate and commercial transactions.
• Typing correspondence, attendance notes and other legal documents.
• Providing general PA and administrative support to fee earners.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Secretary, PA or Administrator.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and adaptable approach to work.
• Experience with in a legal environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Private medical cover.
• Bonus and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Charity volunteering day.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• The opportunity to join a highly respected and growing law firm with an excellent reputation in the legal sector.