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A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide proactive and professional support within the Property and Trusts Litigation department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and highly reputable law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Team Support

* Act as the first point of contact for the team, managing phone calls and correspondence.

* Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and third parties, supporting business development efforts and ensuring smooth coordination across departments.

* Work collaboratively with other secretaries to ensure consistent support is provided

Document & File Management

* Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, reports and correspondence.

* Maintain both electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring files are well organised and up to date.

* Prepare court bundles (where required) and assist litigation teams with document handling.

Diary & Travel Coordination

* Manage diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for fee earners and partners.

* Provide timely reminders for upcoming deadlines, meetings and key dates.

Client Onboarding & Compliance

* Assist with opening new client files, preparing engagement letters and credit checks.

* Liaise with compliance to ensure all onboarding procedures and regulatory requirements are met.

Billing & Financial Administration

* Support the preparation of billing guides and generate client invoices in line with internal processes.

* Ensure cost estimates are recorded accurately on relevant systems.

* Handle expense claims, cheque requisitions and other finance-related admin tasks.

Experience and Skills Requirements

* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property law, with strong organisational, time management, and attention to detail skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the discretion to handle confidential information professionally.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems, with experience in document management and billing processes desirable.

* A proactive, flexible team player who can adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted