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Legal Secretary

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Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Location
London
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
18 September 2026
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Job description

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a collaborative and professional law firm where your contribution is truly valued?

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide first-class secretarial and administrative support to a team of fee earners. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment, working alongside an established secretarial team in a varied and fast-paced role.

The Role

You'll be responsible for a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties, including:

Diary management and travel coordination
Document production, formatting and PDF editing
Preparing correspondence and legal documents
Managing telephone and conference calls
Processing expenses and invoices
Monitoring fee earners' inboxes during absences
Assisting with client and matter opening procedures
Supporting billing and time-recording processes
Maintaining CRM and contact databases
Proofreading and amending documents
Booking meetings, meeting rooms and catering
Providing general administrative support as required

About You

To be successful, you will have:

Previous Legal Secretary experience within a law firm
Strong document production and proofreading skills
Excellent typing speed and accuracy
Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong organisational and communication skills
A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with legal systems such as InTapp, Elite or similar would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary
Hybrid working (Monday from home, Tuesday to Friday in the office)
35-hour working week (9:30am to 5:30pm)
Friendly and supportive team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a varied role with excellent benefits, a positive culture, and genuine work-life balance in a prestigious legal environment.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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