Legal Secretary - Property Litigation in City of London

Job description

AJ Chambers have a great role for a Legal Secretary to join a top Property Litigation team within a top Law Firm in North London.

Main duties will include but not limited to:

• Prepare, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence (e.g., claim forms, witness statements, court bundles).
• Manage fee earners’ diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and court dates.
• Open and close files, ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory procedures.
• Conduct Land Registry and Companies House searches and prepare simple reports.
• Draft routine correspondence and assist with court form submissions and applications.
• Manage billing processes including preparing invoices, timesheet entries, and liaising with accounts.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, court staff, and third parties professionally via phone, email, and in person.
• Ensure file management compliance including archiving, document storage, and file reviews.
• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, and post distribution.
• Support with case preparation including bundling and pagination of legal documents for hearings and trials.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary in property litigation or general litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formats.
• Excellent typing and audio transcription skills (60+ wpm).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and legal case management systems.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.
• Professional telephone manner and client service skills.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting multiple fee earners.
• Knowledge of electronic court filing systems (e.g., CE-File).
• Familiarity with billing software (e.g., Elite, SOS, or similar systems).

• Personal Qualities:
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client-focused with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

Qualifications:

• Legal Secretarial Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

The role will offer a competitive salary and hybrid working

For further information please contact Ella Britton

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

20-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English