Our client is a leading international law firm whose client base includes leading financial institutions. They are now recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join their disputes team in Bristol.
The main purpose of the role is to deliver proactive, high-quality secretarial support tailored to fee-earners' needs, allowing them to concentrate on client-focused legal services and minimising their involvement in administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage and maintain fee-earners' diaries, scheduling appointments and co-ordinating internal and external client meetings
- Organising travel arrangements through the firms travel company
- Effectively manage new client matter opening and any additional tasks and duties
- Submitting invoices for the payment through the accounts payable team and monitoring progress
- Submit edits and format changes to bids, pitches and other client documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Experience:
- Experience as a secretary within a professional services environment
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Strong knowledge of document and client relationship management systems, OCR/PDF software, and financial recording tools
General Skills:
- Client-focused approach
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills across all levels
- Self-management, accountability, and professionalism, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
- Ability to foster personal and professional development
- Keen attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
- Effective in working as part of a diverse and inclusive team
- Creative and forward-thinking approach to tasks
If this Legal Secretary position based in Bristol sounds of interest, please apply now!
