LEGAL SECRETARY - EMPLOYMENT

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Legal Secretary to join our Employment & Immigration Department! If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a “can-do” attitude, and you’re ready to be involved in all aspects of the department, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you’ll provide vital support to our Employment & Immigration Team, assisting with administrative tasks and supporting the team’s business development activities and events. We’re looking for someone with excellent typing speeds, organizational skills, and a strong desire to contribute to the department’s success.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within an Employment Law or Litigation department.
• Understanding of employment law processes, including tribunal procedures, ACAS protocols, and typical client advisory workflows.
• Strong document and file management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and formatting.
• Confident in liaising with clients and third parties, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Familiarity with legal compliance requirements, including AML and GDPR, and experience handling confidential and sensitive material.
• Proficient in the use of digital dictation tools, case management systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to provide support across the wider team where needed.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional service, excited to be part of a winning team, and embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence. If that sounds like you, send your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications to Lara Drijver, Resourcing Operations Manager, at careers@herrington-carmichael.com
Herrington Carmichael is dedicated to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fair and transparent recruitment processes. Reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,500.00-£26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details