Legal Secretary

2 days ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time
Job Description

LEGAL SECRETARY

LEEDS - HYBRID

£28K - £32K


Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading TOP 100 client in their Employment team. The role will be based at their Leeds office with flexible hybrid working option.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you. This role is perfect for an experienced Legal Secretary who is looking for a new and exciting opportunity.


The Role:

  • Coordinating administration of the Employment Commercial team
  • Diary management / arranging meetings
  • Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel
  • Opening of client files
  • Ensuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangements
  • Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing
  • Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed
  • Arrange couriers/deliveries
  • Dealing with invoices
  • Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks
  • Maintain database with client and contact details
  • Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conference
  • Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment
  • Working across teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of business
  • Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy

The Candidate:

  • Previous experience working in a legal environment
  • Willingness to travel and support at external events when required
  • Fast and accurate typing speeds
  • Previous experience using a case management system
  • Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents
  • Conversant in document version control
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm
  • Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
  • Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
  • Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
  • Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently


The firm are offering a competitive flexible hybrid working option, Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Leeds, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to

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