Client & Matter Support

• Supporting lawyers with day-to-day matter management and administrative requirements.
• Maintaining awareness of client-specific protocols and procedures, ensuring these are followed consistently.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of client documentation and correspondence.
• Managing electronic document bundles and secure document transmission processes.

Administrative & Organisational Support

• Managing inboxes, electronic filing and document organisation.
• Preparing, formatting and producing high-quality legal documents and correspondence.
• Supporting document management and case management systems.
• Arranging meetings, coordinating diaries and assisting with travel arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate client and matter records.
• Handling confidential information in line with firm policies and data security requirements.

Financial Administration

• Assisting with billing and e-billing processes.
• Supporting WIP management and matter administration.
• Processing expenses and assisting with finance-related queries.
• Reviewing time recording allocations and matter-related disbursements.

Communication & Team Support

• Acting as a key point of contact for lawyers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and external contacts as required.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider team and collaborating to ensure service excellence.
• Proactively managing priorities and keeping stakeholders informed on progress.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a legal support role.
• Strong experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using document management and case management systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A professional, client-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting teams within the Marine, Aviation, Energy, Shipping or Transportation sectors.
• Exposure to e-billing processes and matter finance administration.
• Experience preparing electronic bundles and working with secure document-sharing systems.

Additional Information

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com