Legal Secretary (Join Our Talent Community)

Department: Real Estate - Professional Support Hub

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact - keeping work moving and ensuring deadlines are met
• Managing inboxes, prioritising communications, and drafting responses where appropriate
• Preparing and producing high-quality documents, correspondence, and reports
• Supporting with document production, including digital dictation and formatting

• Organising case files, maintaining accurate records, and managing document systems
• Coordinating meetings, diaries, and travel arrangements
• Preparing and maintaining document bundles and case-related materials

• Building strong relationships with lawyers, clients, and internal teams
• Supporting client-related activity, including reports, events, and communications
• Ensuring client protocols and service standards are consistently met

• Assisting with billing processes, expense submissions, and financial administration
• Supporting WIP management, disbursements, and finance queries
• Helping to maintain accurate records and reporting where required

• Collaborating with colleagues and providing support across teams when needed
• Contributing to a high-performing, responsive team environment
• Handling confidential information with care and working within compliance frameworks

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
• Take pride in producing high-quality, accurate work
• Are confident managing multiple priorities and supporting busy stakeholders
• Have strong skills in Microsoft Office and document/case management systems
• Are organised, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive
• Bring a strong client service focus and a “can-do” attitude

Benefits

• Meet with multiple hiring managers across different teams
• Learn more about our practice areas and working environment
• Talk through your experience, preferences, and career goals

• Access multiple opportunities through a single application
• A more efficient and streamlined recruitment experience
• Greater visibility of teams, roles, and career pathways
• Faster consideration as roles become available

• Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid working
• Level: Suitable for candidates with prior Legal Secretary or comparable professional services experience
• Locations: Opportunities available across multiple UK offices (Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, etc.)