Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Employment Law fee earner
• Opening and closing client files using the firm's case management system
• Managing client onboarding, compliance, and anti-money laundering checks
• Preparing and formatting correspondence, legal documents, and supporting documentation
• Liaising professionally with clients and responding to day-to-day enquiries
• Arranging appointments, meetings, and diary commitments
• Preparing and processing invoices
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised electronic and physical client files
• Liaising with barristers, the Employment Tribunal, other law firms, and relevant third parties
• Supporting the preparation and administration of Employment Law matters
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines within a busy legal environment
• Providing wider administrative and secretarial support where required

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary and/or career Paralegal within a law firm
• Previous Employment Law experience is strongly preferred
• Strong legal secretarial and administrative skills
• Experience supporting fee earners and managing a busy workload
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and other legal professionals
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A professional, resilient, and proactive approach
• Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience using a legal case management system
• The ability to work independently and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

The client is looking for an experienced legal professional who wants to build a long-term career within legal support or as a career Paralegal, rather than someone using the position as a short-term stepping stone before progressing into a different legal career path.