Overview
A highly respected Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Senior Partner with a focus on Corporate and Commercial law. With a friendly, inclusive culture, you will feel welcome and quickly become part of a team.
Responsibilities
* Support a senior Partner on a 1-2-1 basis in the heart of Brighton.
* Handle a full range of secretarial and administrative tasks.
* Assist, on an ad‑hoc basis, the wider fee‑earning team in other offices.
* Monthly billing.
* General file management.
* High‑quality administrative support and document production.
Qualifications
* Previous legal secretarial experience (other areas of law will be considered).
* Direct experience in a corporate/commercial legal department preferred.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of how the role contributes to business success.
* Experience of legal billing with a good standard of numeracy.
* Good IT skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.
* Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing.
* Experience using case‑management systems.
* Strong administrative and time‑management skills.
* Good written and spoken English.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Proactive and responsible team approach.
* Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to develop and adapt to changing business needs.
* Professional, confident approach to work as a Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary.
What we offer
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday a year (plus Bank Holidays) and a company pension scheme. This is a full‑time, office‑based role and an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary looking to advance their career.
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