Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary

Herrington Carmichael LLP isn’t your average law firm. We’re an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part of the support team within our Corporate and Commercial team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing general secretarial support including opening files, preparing documents and emails under the fee-earner’s direction
• Client onboarding
• Typing up digital dictations
• Diary management (booking appointments and meetings)
• Electronic filing and archiving
• Producing legal documents from mark-ups, to include formatting and cross-referencing
• Invoicing
• Dealing with client enquiries both in person and over the phone
• Liaising with the Accounts Department over invoice and other accounting queries

The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience or an interest in law and must be able to demonstrate:

• Computer literacy with good keyboard / typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
• Previous experience of practice management systems, CRM systems and digital dictation is desirable but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high standard of client service
• Excellent organisational skills, effective prioritisation of workload and time management skills
• Ability to work both on your own and as part of a team

This role will be based at our new Farnborough office. This is an excellent chance for a high calibre individual to join an expanding and successful firm and work in a flexible, supportive and encouraging environment.

Competitive salaries and generous bonus schemes, pension contributions and holiday entitlements are on offer. To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to: careers@herrington-carmichael.com

The Perks:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Support Staff Bonus
• Free car parking for your convenience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.
• The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

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 Kate Hardesty, Resourcing 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.