A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced, bilingualSenior Legal Secretaryto provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to senior lawyers within a fast-paced, international practice.
This role would suit a confident legal secretary who is fluent in both French and English and comfortable working at a senior level, managing competing priorities and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, discretion and professionalism.
The role
The Senior Legal Secretary will support partners and associates with a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties, including:
*Preparing, editing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
*Managing complex diaries, deadlines and reminder systems
*Handling confidential client information with discretion
*Coordinating meetings, conferences and departmental activities
*Managing inboxes, e-filing and document management systems
*Opening, maintaining and closing client files
*Booking travel and accommodation, preparing itineraries and processing expenses
*Supporting time recording and weekly timesheet entries
*Liaising professionally with clients, lawyers and internal teams in both French and English
*Providing cover and support to other secretarial team members when required
About you
To succeed as a ?Senior Legal Secretary, you will demonstrate:
*Proven experience as a senior or experienced legal secretary within a law firm
*Fluency in spoken and written French and English
*Excellent document production, proofreading and attention to detail
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure
*Confidence supporting senior stakeholders in a demanding environment
*High levels of discretion and professionalism
*Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
*The flexibility to work additional hours when required
What’s on offer
*Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
*A professional, high-performing legal environment
*Exposure to complex, high-quality legal work
*A supportive and collaborative secretarial team
If you are a bilingual Senior Legal Secretary looking for a senior-level role within a prestigious law firm, this is an excellent opportunity.