Legal Secretary – Corporate (18‑month FTC) – London
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Description
Our thriving London office is looking for a Legal Secretary to join the Corporate Practice Group. We need an organised, professional individual with a "can‑do" attitude willing to go the extra mile to help colleagues at all times.
Our Firm
Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused solutions to a diverse mix of clients, including long‑established corporations, emerging businesses and sovereign nations. With over 1,500 lawyers in more than 40 offices across four continents, we provide comprehensive legal services worldwide. In the UK we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London. The firm promotes a collaborative and supportive environment, offering flexible working options and wellness programmes to support the professional and personal goals of our people.
Our Team
You will be supporting the Corporate practice group, providing secretarial and administrative support. You report to the London office Secretarial Services Manager and work alongside Partners, Associates and other Secretaries. Occasionally you may support other teams as required.
Our Opportunity
This role is ideal for an experienced senior secretary, preferably in Corporate, with exposure to partner‑level support and a desire to progress their career. You’ll be involved in heavy and complex billing tasks and reports, including finalising and sending out bills, client and matter inceptions, and understanding KYC requirements. Diary management, event support, and international travel arrangements form part of this role. A positive and professional approach at all times is essential in a very busy team.
You
* Organised, proactive and able to prioritise and juggle workloads.
* Flexible to assist other departments when required.
* Initiative‑driven, able to spot where help is needed with limited supervision.
* Experience in complex billing, client inceptions and working in a law firm, preferably with Corporate experience.
* Knowledge of Aderant preferable.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills and strong keyboard skills; keen eye for detail.
* Professional image when dealing with clients.
* Experience at secretary/PA level within a professional service firm.
What You Need To Know
If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website at https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email. Complete an online application. No agency CVs accepted at this time.
We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure an inclusive recruitment process.
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