Legal Secretary job at London Full Time

Owen Reed is looking for a Legal Secretary to join the Tax team at a top law firm in London.

London

Part-time | Monday–Wednesday | 9:30am – 5:30pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary within the Tax team of a leading international law firm. This role requires an experienced Legal Secretary who can provide high-level secretarial and administrative support within a busy Tax practice, and the Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Partner and fee-earner workloads. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and confidential support, and the Legal Secretary will be a central point of coordination within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Tax team

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

• Managing diaries, meetings and scheduling arrangements

• Handling inbox management and responding to internal and external queries

• Supporting billing, file opening and file management processes

• Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries

• Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems and CRM updates

• Supporting timesheet entry and general administrative tracking

• Assisting wider secretarial and support teams during busy periods and absences

• Ensuring strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

• Excellent written English, grammar and attention to detail

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

• Professional, proactive and team-focused approach