We are ranked No. 1 within the professional legal directories in many areas of practice – and are respected by peers and clients alike for the work we do. Legal 500 says that we have the “…ethical positioning and moral commitment of a standard civil liberties practice with the quality of the Magic Circle”, while Chambers say that “the principles and heart of this firm make it stand out from the crowd.”
We are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join our Litigation department. The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative support to a senior solicitor in the team, based at our Chiswick Office.
Overview of key responsibilities
The principal duties include but are not limited to:
Providing secretarial support to a Solicitor in the Litigation department;
Audio/ copy typing of letters, attendance notes
Preparing Court forms/legal documents,
Booking appointments, arranging meetings and managing diaries;
Liaising with clients, Courts and other parties where required
Attending to clients in person and on the phone;
Dealing with file opening, closing and retrieval procedures;
Electronic and manual filing of documents;
Undertaking administrative tasks and assisting with case administration and preparation.
Undertaking Legal Research
Preparing and rendering bills
skills/knowledge requirements
Essential:
Legal experience in a law firm is essential
At least 3-4 years previous experience as a legal Secretary/legal assistant is essential, preferably within the litigation department
Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills
Excellent computer skills – good working knowledge of MS office and bundles
Experience of a case management system; – Partner for Windows/Tikit preferably
Excellent audio typing skills;
Good level of numeracy;
You will need to :
be self-motivated;
have a flexible and professional attitude;
have the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining strong attention to detail
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged .
How to apply
Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files.
If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to
[email protected] , quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Details
Closing Date UPDATED: Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. We are currently shortlisting and will be contacting successful candidates only.
Start Date As soon as possible
Salary Competitive
Contract Type Permanent
Reference LegalSec-Chiswick/03-2026
Supporting Documents
Job Description
Recruitment Pack
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