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Vedder Price's London office is looking for a Temporary Legal Secretary to provide experienced and skilled support to the London lawyers and their clients in all aspects of the law practice.

As a Temporary Legal Secretary your job duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assigned to multiple lawyers


• Diary management


• Dealing professionally with telephone calls, clients and other visitors


• Arrangement of lawyer travel


• Organization of meetings and events which include client interfacing


• Maintaining professional and efficient dialogue with clients when lawyers are away, ensuring close attention to client care


• Preparation of client correspondence


• Production and processing of documents to include typing and amending lengthy and substantial documents using Firm numbering and styles schemes


• Proofreading of documents to ensure accuracy


• Organization and maintenance of filing systems, both paper and electronic


• Assisting with client care, to include preparation of engagement letters and submitting conflict checks using the Firm’s client intake system (InTapp Open)


• Inputting of time onto the Firm’s system (InTapp Time)


• Inputting expenses onto the Firm’s system (Chrome River)


• Assisting with client billing preparation as required


• Experience and knowledge of applicable or relevant area of law in

Skills & Competencies:

• Type at or above 65 wpm


• Team player


• Strong communicator


• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands


• Discretion and diplomacy


• High level of attention to detail


• Professional attitude, committed, enthusiastic with a sense of urgency


• A "can-do" attitude


• Pride in quality of work, taking responsibility for getting the job done


• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.


• Pro-active approach


• Problem-solver


• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to assist with overtime

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word

• Sound legal secretarial experience in a law firm within a Corporate

• Familiarity with client care processes


• General education equivalent to grades A-B in GCSE Maths and

• Legal Secretary Diploma a plus

Computer Skills: