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 quickly become part of the team.
Role Overview
As a Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary, you will support a senior Partner on a 1-2-1 basis in the heart of Brighton, providing secretarial and administrative tasks and assisting the wider fee‑earning team in other offices on an ad‑hoc basis.
Responsibilities
* Monthly billing
* General file management
* High‑quality administrative support and document production
Additional responsibilities may include assisting with case management and supporting other members of the team as required.
Qualifications
* Previous legal secretarial experience, preferably in a corporate/commercial department. Willingness and drive to learn required in other areas of law.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of the role’s contribution 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.
* A proactive and responsible team approach.
* Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to develop and adapt to changing business needs.
* Professional, confident approach to work.
Benefits
The successful Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary will be awarded a 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 to advance a career as a dedicated Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary.
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