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Legal Secretary - Future Opportunities, Leicester
Client: Kirkland & Ellis
Location: Leicester
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering exceptional support in a dynamic, team-focused environment? Kirkland & Ellis is excited to welcome customer service-minded Legal Secretaries to join our Leicester office. This year-round listing reflects our ongoing need for talented individuals who can help ensure our Attorneys receive the best support possible. We invite applications from interested applicants year-round; response times may vary based on hiring needs and volume of applications. Apply today to join a firm where your contributions will make a lasting impact.
Joining Kirkland as a Legal Secretary means becoming a vital member of our practice services network, collaborating with a dedicated team across multiple offices. This supportive environment is designed to provide our Attorneys with exceptional assistance, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our legal practice.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, quick to learn new tools and processes, with a problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills. If you’re highly organized, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute as a valuable team member, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
* Administrative Support: Manage attorney time entries, process expense reports, schedule conference calls, and arrange travel using web-based applications. Conduct online research and handle various project-based tasks, including providing personal assistance as needed.
* Cross-Department Collaboration: Work daily with various departments across the Firm to ensure seamless support for our legal teams, including services like accounting, general services, and meeting coordination.
* Legal Document Management: Use software (Microsoft Office 2016, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) to prepare, format, and finalise documents with high accuracy. Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in line with Firm policies using internal systems.
* Client Service and Teamwork: Act as an essential team player, assisting the broader Secretarial team to meet objectives. Build strong relationships with peers, attorneys, and clients, and proactively anticipate needs.
* Professionalism: Display professionalism and discretion in all interactions. Adhere to Firm policies and handle sensitive information confidentially.
Qualifications
* Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
* Organized and Detail-Oriented: Skilled in managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Technology: Proficiency in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel is preferred, with a willingness to learn new software.
* Dependable: Reliable attendance and punctuality, with flexibility for occasional overtime and a team-oriented attitude.
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