Location: City of London
Salary: £45k per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Mat cover (12 months)
Industry: Legal / Maritime / Shipping
Software Experience Required: SOS (Solicitors Own Software)About the Role:

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a leading law firm specialising in the shipping and maritime sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial experience who is looking to grow their career in a specialist and dynamic area of law.Working alongside experienced fee earners and partners, you will play a key role in supporting the legal team with a variety of administrative and client-focused tasks.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the shipping legal team.
• Prepare and amend legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle digital dictation, file management, and document production.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate records using SOS case management software.
• Assist with billing and time-recording processes.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties professionally and confidentially.
• General administrative duties including scanning, filing, and post management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience as a legal secretary (experience within shipping/maritime law is a plus, but not essential).
• Proficiency in using SOS (Solicitors Own Software) is essential.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent typing and audio transcription skills.
• High level of attention to detail and organisation.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and support the wider team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive working environment with career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to international shipping law and clients.
• Ongoing training and development.

Job Types: Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £37,500.00-£42,500.00 per year

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the shipping legal team.
• Prepare and amend legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle digital dictation, file management, and document production.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate records using SOS case management software.
• Assist with billing and time-recording processes.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties professionally and confidentially.
• General administrative duties including scanning, filing, and post management