Legal Secretary in London - Morgan Spencer

Job Description: Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant - within Anti-Trust department 
Location: Office-based (Monday to Thursday) with remote work on Fridays
Working Hours: 09:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent 
Department:              Antitrust

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to provide exceptional secretarial and administrative support to a team of 11 legal professionals. This is a dynamic role supporting two Partners, four Counsel, and five Associates in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex diaries and email inboxes for Partners and fee-earners
• Organise internal and external meetings, including travel arrangements
• Handle copy-typing and digital dictation tasks as required
• Draft routine emails and correspondence for approval
• Submit and track expenses using Chrome River
• Assist with billing and other finance-related tasks
• Maintain and update client contact information in Interaction
• Respond to client enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Answer and screen telephone calls, managing routine queries
• Format, amend, and proofread legal documents and agreements

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary in a similar role within a City law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High level of IT proficiency and openness to new technologies
• Excellent organisational and self-management skills
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong listening skills and a professional, discreet approach
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently
• High level of client service orientation—proactive, adaptable, and responsive
• Resilient under pressure with a flexible, team-player mindset
• Skilled in document production and editing complex legal documents
• Capable of working without close supervision while contributing positively to the team
• Willing to support colleagues with lunch/telephone cover as needed