The New Year has undoubtedly started slow, but its more and more common that as law firms start to recruit, its initially on a fixed-term contract basis. We’re starting to see these roles come onto the market in many practice areas, primarily Float, Litigation/PI, Employment and Intellectual Property. If you’re an experienced, professional legal secretary/PA who can start straightaway we can offer you fantastic placements in truly dynamic UK and US firms.

Providing first class secretarial and PA support to one Partner and an Associate, you will have the ability to work on large documents, often to tight deadlines. In addition to typing (copy and audio), duties will include, time recording, taking detailed messages, assisting with business development events and much more. This is a fantastic opportunity in a very successful recession-proof firm, dedicated to supporting staff and encouraging personal development. If you are looking for an involved PA position, apply now! 18 MONTHS SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN A LONDON LAW FIRM IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Are you a bright, enthusiastic Legal Secretary with experience in commercial Property? If so, and you want to work during the evening then you could be exactly what this friendly mid-sized London Bridge firm are looking for. It's a mixed role doing document production, formatting and amending and also some correspondence from 4:30 in the afternoon till midnight, Monday to Friday. Excellent benefits which includes private health insurance, pension scheme, gym membership, restaurant plus much more! CURRENT/PREVIOUS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXPERIENCE IN A CENTRAL LONDON FIRM ESSENTIAL AS IS ADVANCED WORD FOR WINDOWS.

Very smart Fleet Street law firm require the services of an experienced legal secretary (PRIVATE CLIENT EXP ESSENTIAL) to join their busy Private Client, Tax & Trust Team. Its busy role split evenly between secretarial work and admin & PA work for 2 really nice fee-earners (one a partner). Excellent training and a really friendly firm. 6 MONTH CONTRACT TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

Our City based client is an expanding, progressive, global law firm with an exciting future. They want an experienced 'switched on', bright, highly organised and confident EA to support their busy CEO. It’s a wide-ranging and challenging role, that includes extensive and complex diary management, ensuring a seamless flow of appointments and maximising the use of the CEO's time, email management to include using initiative to respond where appropriate, global travel arranging, dealing with high profile clients and a variety of professional contacts, project and research work and acting as an effective gatekeeper. The ability to multi-task, anticipate requirements, remain calm under pressure, work to deadlines, maintain strict confidentiality and be one step ahead at all times is essential, as is flexibility with regards to hours and duties. All in all a responsible and autonomous role with room for career development and personal growth. EA Experience at the highest level is required within a client-driven ‘city’ environment with a large international management structure.

Highly successful international law firm require an Executive personal assistant to support their charismatic ,mercurial and extremely well regarded Senior Managing Partner. It’s a very wide-ranging high-level and highly visible role for a skilled multi-tasker with flair, initiative and excellent people skills that encompasses extensive diary and itinerary work, acting as the focal point for external client queries whilst building strong client relationships. In return the firm is offering a competitive salary, an autonomous role that will include a good deal of research and project work and the chance to develop the role and your career. SOLID EA EXPERIENCE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL REQUIRED. A ‘Levels Degree preferred.

A genuine PA role working with a Partner at one of London's top family law firms, for a newly-joined Partner, who will involve you in all aspects of her casework. The Partner specialises in managing the financial and and investment affairs of a wide range of high net worth indivuduals and influential families based here and abroad. LEGAL PA EXPERIENCE IN TRUST OR TAX NEEDED.

Top International Law firm (City) are keen to recruit 2 experienced legal Document Production Specialists to work their Night/Graveyard Shift - Midnight till 7:00am. It’s a busy role as part of a very friendly team handling amendments and formatting /reformatting for the Corporate, Real Estate and Disputes teams. STRONG WORD FORMATTING/TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS NEEDED AS IS DP EXPERIENCE WITHIN A LAW FIRM. Start Immediately.

friendly London Bridge-based firm is looking for a PA to deal with a client list that includes some of country’s wealthiest and most influential families and individuals, many of them well known public figures. It’s providing PA support to a partner and 2 assistants, also acting as a focal point for queries from clients based abroad, regarding their investments, stocks & shares. HE NEEDS LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN TAX/TRUSTS/OFFSHORE/PRIVATE CLIENT WORK AND GOOD ADMIN AND CLIENT LIAISON SKILLS. It’s perfect if you’re looking to move yourself up to partner level and do more PA work.

Celebrating 20 years at the forefront of legal support staff recruitment Law Choice have a superb reputation and boast an impressive and loyal client base. Due to expansion we would like to find an ambitious self-starter who would like to forge a career in legal recruitment. Ideally you will have legal background but you will not need any recruitment experience as we are very happy to train. Your days will initially be spent helping to source the best candidates for our existing clients before moving on to handling your own accounts.

This top 50 UK Law Firm, with lovely offices in Guildford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their fast-paced and friendly Family Law team. It's a nice role where you can get as involved with his work as you would like. The firm itself offers excellent benefits and career progression and is looking for a secretary who is eager to get into a busy role that will keep you interested due to the nature of the high-profile clients. Avoid the daily commute into London but keep the stimulating work. LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

Very successful mid-sized firm looking to find an experienced Disputes Secretary to join their friendly team. Its a varied role - 50% typing and 50% admin and organising - looking after a Partner an 2 associates. Fantastic working atmosphere and excellent oportunity for progression. 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A LEGAL SECRETARY IN DISPUTES OR COMMERCIAL LITIGATION NEEDED.

Successful mid-sized law firm are seeking an experienced Document Specialist/Troubleshooter to join their friendly team. Its a varied role, from being the first point of contact for any Document related issues, including troubleshooting and reformatting of large or complex documents, tosettng up and maintaining the firms's precedents and know-how documents.h the setup, development and maintenance of new House Styles and tools for improving productivity. PREVIOUS DOCUMENT PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE IN A LAW FIRM NEEDED AS IS ADVANCED WORD/FORMATTING SKILLS.

4 new Litigation roles in this week and this role is the pick of the bunch; Working for this Top International Law Firm, you can be proud of who you work for again. Working alongside one of their most forward-thinking Partners who gets involved heavily with Business Development, he is looking for someone who wants to get involved and add value to the role. You can expect variety in this fast-paced exciting role where one moment you will be typing up Witness Statements and the next you can be speaking to one of his most Powerful Clients. Ideally you will be used to, and have experience of, organising complex international travel and enjoy organising the whole trip including detailed itineraries with specific needs met each time. Also, you will become his gatekeeper and have access to very confidential information so someone who is used to discretion is vital here.

This top International Law Firm is looking for an experienced Corporate Legal PA who is looking for a challenging progressive role within one of the top Corporate departments in the Legal Industry. Ideally you will be an experienced Corporate Legal PA or Secretary from a top UK or US Law Firm with experience at Partner Level and looking for a fresh challenge in a really rewarding and involved role. You can expect a full and varied workload where you can get involved with your Fee Earners and really have a sense of adding value here. You will be able to utilise your PA and Secretarial skills daily and know that by the end of each day you will have made a difference. Working for 3 really inspirational Fee Earners this really is a role where you can thrive in. £36k plus fantastic benefits…

This role is working for an impressive law firm with a large presence in the Real Estate/Commercial Property field. Working for 2 lovely Partners, you can expect a varied workload that the Client has described as a 50/50 style role with regard to typing and PA content. Ideally, they are looking for someone with Real Estate / Commercial Property experience from another City or West End Law Firm who is looking to further their career in this nice normal role. The rest of the Secretaries in the team are a delight to work with so you will need to be a team player who can fit into any teams. Excellent benefits in beautiful offices working with a nice bunch of people!!

This top international law firm, with beautiful offices in the heart of the City is looking for a polished, professional and friendly experienced Corporate Legal Secretary or PA to come and work for 3 of their rising stars. You can expect a varied role in a productive working environment where there is a strong team-based culture. Ideally you will be looking for a role that will utilise both your Secretarial and PA skills and be adaptable enough to throw your hand to anything. A really interesting role where there will be progression for the right person. A fantastic firm moving forward in this difficult Market and make the right noises for a very profitable 2012! Great salary and benefits make this a very exciting opportunity.

This mid-sized law firm, known for it's great culture and work ethic, is currently looking for an experienced Litigation / Dispute Resolution secretary to work for a charming Partner and 2 Associates. Providing a full PA service, this firm is looking for someone who shows initiative and interest in this involved and rewarding role. The firm itself is known for its top Litigation work and prides itself on the happy professional culture it has developed over the years. This is a great next step for anyone's secretarial career, and with a competitive salary of £35k, great benefits and lovely people. A SOLID BACKGROUND IN COMMERCIAL LITIGATION/DISPUTES NEEDED.

This top 50 UK Law Firm, with lovely offices in Guildford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their fast-paced and friendly Litigation/Insolvency team. It's a nice role where you can get as involved with his work as you would like. The firm itself offers excellent benefits and career progression and is looking for a secretary who is eager to get into a busy role that will keep you interested due to the nature of the high-profile clients. Avoid the daily commute into London but keep the stimulating work. LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

The New Year has undoubtedly started slow, but its more and more common that as law firms start to recruit, its initially on a fixed-term contract basis. We’re starting to see these roles come onto the market in many practice areas, primarily Float, Litigation/PI, Employment and Intellectual Property. If you’re an experienced, professional legal secretary/PA who can start straightaway we can offer you fantastic placements in truly dynamic UK and US firms.

This mid-sized City law firm with stunning offices based within close walking distance of Cannon Street are looking for someone to join their Private Client/Tax Department working for a Partner and two associates. The role is a busy position where the day will literally fly by with typing and organising meeting, travel and conferences. You will be working within a friendly team who are looking for someone to join them as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will be approachable, friendly and able to work well as part of a team. LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN PRIVATE CLIENT TAX OR TRUST IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.

Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious PA who is looking for a career move into this niche City law firm. Your boss is one of the original founding partners and although he’s still got a busy caseload he’s looking for someone he can rely on for everything from diary organisation to arranging meetings with his high-profile clients. Naturally, you’ll have good secretarial and IT skills and have worked in legal tax or corporate before, but equally as important is your ability to multi-task, organise an extremely busy Partner. Location Bank

This international Law Firm is looking for an experienced Secretarial Co-ordinator to join their Real Estate Team. It's a 'hands on management role' with minimal typing involved, managing the careers of approximately 15 secretaries within the department. Duties will include managing absence/cover and workload distribution for the team as well as mentoring and caring for individual members of the group. Working in stunning offices, in a firm with a great culture. LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE ESSENTIAL, AS IS SOME PREVIOUS STAFF CO-ORDINATING EXPERIENCE.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the leading partners of this Specialist TAT law firm. HR. have said it is likely to be about a 60% typing role, the rest will be admin and helping market the firm and getting involved organising seminars, breakfast briefings and the monthly TAT newsletter. YOU’LL NEED UP TO DATE LEGAL PA/SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE(Technology, Media or Telecoms a big advantage) and sound knowledge of Word for Windows he’s happy to spend the necessary time bringing you up to speed with his cases and clients.

Are you a bright, enthusiastic Legal Secretary with experience in Intellectual Property or Commercial Litigation? If so, you could be exactly what this friendly mid-sized Fleet Street firm are looking for. With beautiful new offices and a relaxed but non the less very productive atmosphere this is a fantastic place to work. Benefits, which include private health insurance, pension scheme, gym membership plus much more! Truly rewarding role supporting a successful and supportive partner. CURRENT/PREVIOUS LITIGATION OR IMP. EXPERIENCE IN A CENTRAL LONDON FIRM ESSENTIAL

Very well known in the States but relatively small in London this U.S. law firm based in the heart of the city is urgently seeking an experienced and capable Legal Sec/PA who has a strong background in corporate law to join this busy team of Partner and Associate that actually deal with a complete mixture of legal work. Outstanding technical skills and a flexible, confident attitude is essential in this role as you will be put to task organising their busy diaries, turning round their documents and generally running the show! Great benefits fantastic environment in which to work! LOCATION - Bank/Cannon Street

This friendly Holborn based Patent & Trademark attorney is looking for someone with experience who is looking for much more interest and involvement. You will be working for a partner and a fee-earner who deal with a varied caseload and there will be a varied admin side to the role as well as encouraging you to develop your career. Location Chancery Lane. PREVIOUS PATENTS & TRADEMARKS EXP NEEDED.

A genuine PA role working with a Partner at one of London's top family law firms, for a newly-joined Partner, who will involve you in all aspects of her casework. The Partner specialises in the full range of work, which may arise on the breakdown of a relationship, especially the financial implications of divorce in high net worth cases, often with an international element. She also deals with private law disputes with regard to children, principally applications for residence, contact or leave to remove a child to another country. Family/Matrimonial experience is essential, preferably dealing with privately-funded work.

A career position for a Legal PA who’s had exposure to Private Client/Trust & Probate/Offshore Investment work, who wants to go further and leave the bulk of the secretarial work behind, here’s a very rare opportunity, combining the job of Partner’s PA with a client co-ordinating role. Liaising with and assisting a wide range of wealthy and influential clients regarding their investment portfolios here and abroad. A genuine career role that will start to get you involved in Stock/Money Market research and a lot of Client Relationship Management. Good secretarial and IT are essential as is a professional manner with clients. TAX/TRUST/PRIVATE CLIENT LEGAL EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL.

If you want the variety of floating but aren’t over-keen on Property work this informal and ever so sociable city firm could have the solution. ALL the work they do is Litigation and Corporate Law. There’s an overtime rota which is totally optional so if you’re worried about regularly having to do overtime it definitely doesn't apply here. On top of the above basic salary you will receive 25 days holiday, a large bonus and free gym membership. IF YOU HAVE EXCELLENT SECRETARIAL SKILLS, A MINIMUM OF A YEARS COMMERCIAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE (FLOATING EXPERIENCE AN ADVANTAGE) AND THRIVE ON CONSTANT CHALLENGE YOU COULDN'T FIND A BETTER PLACE TO WORK. START STRAIGHTAWAY.

Do you want to work for some of the best in the business? This incredibly well respected Law firm is currently looking for a bright candidate with Legal experience in Insurance, Re-insurance, Marine or Litigation to fill this role. Dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters, this role will be both varied and interesting. With a very competitive salary, coupled with excellent benefits in a firm with a great culture and heritage - this really could be the 'next step' you have been looking for

Award-winning International Law firm have an interesting opportunity for an experienced PA/EA supporting the firm’s Senior and managing partners and the department heads. It’s a high-profile role and one that carries a good deal of autonomy and opportunity for real career development. It’s an admin-biased role with a lot of internal liaison and preparing for meetings at board-level. A strong PA background in legal or other professional services is essential along with a good sense of humour, a calm, mature approach and some experience at Senior Partner/CEO Level, Excellent benefits.

This very successful 100-partner firm is keen to recruit two experienced Litigation secretaries for their Property Disputes division – They're busy roles - supporting teams of three/four fee-earners one a partner) with a very buzzy, lively department. The firm have an excellent reputation and offer their legal secretaries extensive training and on-going personal career development. PREVIOUS LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN LITIGATION OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NEEDED.

Informal and sociable practice with modern offices very close to Chancery Lane is looking for a legal secretary to support 3 easy going fee-earners who handle a really interesting mix of Employment-related disputes. The firm prides itself on its very relaxed but nonetheless very productive working atmosphere. PREVIOUS LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN EMPLOYMENT LAW REQUIRED and someone who’d thrive in a busy legal office where the emphasis fairly evenly split between typing and PA work.

Our client, a small London office of a large US Law Firm is expanding in London and is looking for an experienced Legal PA to come on board to support a partner and associate who deal with a wide range of commercial litigation work, much of it with an international flavour. As they are a small office, you’ll also get involved with office admin and handle private & confidential work for their Head of Administration and HR. You’ll need good litigation experience (preferably gained within a commercial law firm) be able to prioritise a varied workload, and be able to work without supervision. In return you will receive a role where no two 2 days are the same and where you can develop your admin and organising skills. Location Fleet Street. START NOW OR IN THE NEW YEAR

Providing first class secretarial and PA support to one Partner and an Associate, you will have the ability to work on large documents, often to tight deadlines. In addition to typing (copy and audio), duties will include, time recording, taking detailed messages, assisting with business development events and much more. This is a fantastic opportunity in a very successful recession-proof firm, dedicated to supporting staff and encouraging professional development. If you are looking for an involved PA position, apply now! 2 YEARS SOLID SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN A LONDON LAW FIRM IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

We are registering new vacancies every day and the good news is that salaries are going up again, so if you are stuck in a job and think you won’t be able to get a better one, we would love to try and beat your current deal. Why not send us your CV now or call for an informal chat, we have jobs ranging from get into legal roles paying a superb £32K starting salary, to Top PA roles at £40,000 and everything in between! We are happy to see you early or late and with our free CV advice we will give you all the help you need to make sure your CV looks as impressive as it possibly can. AT LEAST 18 MONTHS LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN ESSENTIAL.

Fantastic opportunity for a bright, capable PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE HR DIRECTOR to cover a maternity contract for minimum of 9 MONTHS. Working for the HR Director of this highly prestigious Magic Circle law firm, your day will be extremely varied, having to sort out the hectic diary of both your boss and the rest of the HR team. You will get involved in recruitment, leavers, joiners and all the administration associated with a busy Legal HR department. Candidates who are studying their CIPD or planning to in the future will also be highly favoured. The role will also include handling payroll using SAGE software, as such experience in this is essential. This is a really exciting opportunity for an organised and efficient Personal Assistant with a strong interest in HR. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Experienced SEC/PA CO-ORDINATOR urgently required for this busy, niche UK firm to cover a maternity contract for a minimum of 8 months. You should have a background as a Legal PA at senior level and been used to co-ordinating other Secretaries within the firm. Working closely with the HR department for any employee relation issues as well as being a PA to a senior Partner, this is a fantastic role on immediate offer!

This slick, dynamic and progressive US law firm are urgently seeking top level LEGAL PA/SECRETARIES who are keen to become part of THE growing team in the City. Housed in beautiful City based offices, your daily duties will be varied in supporting your busy fee earners - from organising their hectic schedules to handling client calls with poise and confidence while having an awareness of current caseloads. Candidates should have tip top technical skills and be used to turning their hands to any task or responsibility - where no day is the same and priorities are constantly shifting. If you have excellent City legal experience as Secretary/PA, used to working in a small environment and can handle a demanding but rewarding role - please send your CV for immediate review.

Fantastic opportunity for a talented and capable Legal Secretary with good corporate experience to break into this expanding US law firm. This busy team of lawyers are looking for full on secretarial and administrative support and need someone who is particularly skilled at juggling many balls at once. Looking after their busy diaries and client calls as well as understanding what is happening with their many caseloads is essential. If you have thought about a move into a US law firm, please send your CV for review immediately.

This major City law firm are urgently seeking an experienced Legal PA/DP Operator to join their busy secretarial team and cover a later shift of 1pm to 9pm. You will back up the other secretaries by doing overflow work, covering reception, working on long documents in terms of amendments for the fee earners and generally helping out wherever required. Please send your CV as soon as possible for an immediate interview

URGENT!! This growing and progressive niche UK law firm urgently need an experienced HR Secretary who has a high level of skills on Word, Excel and Powerpoint but more importantly is super organised so they can co-ordinate all the day to day movements of a busy HR Department, including recruitment for the firm. If you have worked within an HR department and would now like to get experience within a legal environment - this is the perfect job for you! Please send your CV immediately for review.

£33,000 + £6K Bens. – Legal PA Roles. This award winning (top ten) law firm based in stunning offices very close to Liverpool Street station have won many awards for their training and career development, so if you are hoping to find a law firm who will let you progress within your role as a legal PA, you couldn't choose a better place to work! At present they have approval to recruit 5 new legal PA's to kick off their expansion in 2011. Legal Secretaries with excellent MS Office skills and 55wpm typing are needed. Fantastic offices and a benefits package that is worth well over £6,000.

With a combination of HR and legal PA duties this brand new (and exclusive) role is both stimulating and rewarding. You will be working alongside the Head of HR and the Managing Partner of one of Londons most friendly and approachable law firms handling a mixture of HR Admin (holiday records, payroll, recruitment etc.) and confidential PA work. Some previous PA experience is needed along with the ability to handle a confidential role. Possibility of study towards HR qualifications in the not too distant future.

If you’ve supervised legal PA’s before and would like to take on a role that is 100% co-ordinating this brand new position could be just for you! You would be responsible for around 40 legal PA’S within one of London’s nicest law firms. They‘ve decoded to recruit a co-ordinator to help with a whole range of duties including staff appraisals, work-flow management and general staff welfare. Previous experience of supervising legal secretaries is needed.

We are registering new vacancies every day and the good news is that salaries are going up again, so if you are stuck in a job and think you won’t be able to get a better one, we would love to try and beat your current deal. Why not send us your CV now or call for an informal chat, we have jobs ranging from get into legal roles paying a superb £32K starting salary, to Top PA roles at £40,000 and everything in between! We are happy to see you early or late and with our free CV advice we will give you all the help you need to make sure your CV looks as impressive as it possibly can. AT LEAST 18 MONTHS LEGAL SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IN ESSENTIAL.

This mid-sized, friendly Law Firm, with beautiful offices close to St Paul’s is currently looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with a Corporate/Financial City background. Working for a Partner, someone who is described as being a charming gentleman, and 2 up and coming Solicitors, you can expect to feel welcomed and quickly become a valued member of the team. They need someone who has a can-do flexible attitude in this fast-paced role. Using your existing Legal Secretarial experience, you will be able to use your initiative and prioritisation skills on a daily basis. This is very much a role in which they are looking for someone who thrives in a happy, team-working environment who enjoys being kept busy. Excellent benefits, boss and salary; what more could you ask for!

Fanrtstcic opportunity for a graduate or graduate level PA/Sec to work for the Managing Partner of this top Patent & Trademark Attorneys. They don't mind if you have extensive PA experience as the role has lots of admin tasks but some is essential. Great opportunity to work in a stimultaing environment with some superb people.