Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary

Brighton, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/gerrard-white

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Job Description

A highly respected Legal 500 law firm are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Senior Partner, with a focus on Corporate and Commercial law. With a friendly, inclusive culture, you are certain to be made to feel welcome and quickly part of a team!
As a Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary, you will support a senior Partner on a 1-2-1 basis, in the heart of Brighton, with a full range of secretarial and administrative tasks, while also assisting (on a ad-hoc basis) the wider fee-earning team in other offices. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Monthly billing
General file management
High-quality administrative support and document production

To be considered, you will have previous legal secretarial experience (other areas of law will be considered), with a preference towards those who have direct experience in a corporate/commercial legal department. If you are coming from another area of law, you must be able to demonstrate the willingness and drive, to become a highly successful Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary.
You will have:

Commercial awareness and an understanding of how the Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary role contributes to the success of the business;
Experience of legal billing, with a good standard of numeracy;
Good IT skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel;
Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing;
Experience using case management systems;
Strong administrative and time management skills;
Good written and spoken English;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
A proactive and responsible team approach;
Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to develop and adapt to changing business needs;
A professional, confident approach to your work as a Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary.

The successful Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary will be offered a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday a year (plus Bank Holidays), and a company pension scheme.
This is a full-time, office-based role and an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary looking to advance their career.
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