Job Description: Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant - within Anti-Trust department
Location: Office-based (Monday to Thursday) with remote work on Fridays
Working Hours: 09:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Department: Antitrust

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to provide exceptional secretarial and administrative support to a team of 11 legal professionals. This is a dynamic role supporting two Partners, four Counsel, and five Associates in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:
*Manage complex diaries and email inboxes for Partners and fee-earners
*Organise internal and external meetings, including travel arrangements
*Handle copy-typing and digital dictation tasks as required
*Draft routine emails and correspondence for approval
*Submit and track expenses using Chrome River
*Assist with billing and other finance-related tasks
*Maintain and update client contact information in Interaction
*Respond to client enquiries in a professional and timely manner
*Answer and screen telephone calls, managing routine queries
*Format, amend, and proofread legal documents and agreements
Requirements & Qualifications:
*Previous experience as a Legal Secretary in a similar role within a City law firm
*Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
*High level of IT proficiency and openness to new technologies
*Excellent organisational and self-management skills
*Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
*Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
*Strong listening skills and a professional, discreet approach
*Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently
*High level of client service orientation—proactive, adaptable, and responsive
*Resilient under pressure with a flexible, team-player mindset
*Skilled in document production and editing complex legal documents
*Capable of working without close supervision while contributing positively to the team
*Willing to support colleagues with lunch/telephone cover as needed