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NOTE: We are only accepting applications from direct applicants and agencies with which we have current agreed terms. Vedder Price's London office is looking for a Legal Secretary provide experienced and skilled support to the London lawyers and their clients in all aspects of the law practice.As a Legal Secretary your job duties will include but not be limited to:Assigned to multiple lawyersDiary managementDealing professionally with telephone calls, clients and other visitorsArrangement of lawyer travelOrganization of meetings and events which include client interfacingMaintaining professional and efficient dialogue with clients when lawyers are away, ensuring close attention to client carePreparation of client correspondenceProduction and processing of documents to include typing and amending lengthy and substantial documents using Firm numbering and styles schemesProofreading of documents to ensure accuracyOrganization and maintenance of filing systems, both paper and electronicAssisting 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 requiredExperience and knowledge of applicable or relevant area of law in which they workSkills & Competencies:Type at or above 65 wpmTeam playerStrong communicatorHighly organized with the ability to prioritize conflicting demandsDiscretion and diplomacyHigh level of attention to detailProfessional attitude, committed, enthusiastic with a sense of urgencyA 'can-do' attitudePride in quality of work, taking responsibility for getting the job doneAbility to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Pro-active approachProblem-solverFlexibility in working hours and willingness to assist with overtime when requiredQualifications & Required Experience:Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word processing and document production with the knowledge to resolve complicated formatting issuesSound legal secretarial experience in a law firm with Corporate and transactional exposureFamiliarity with client care processesGeneral education equivalent to grades A-B in GCSE Maths and EnglishLegal Secretary Diploma a plusComputer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word processing and document production with the knowledge to resolve complicated formatting issuesKnowledge of iManage a plusEqual Employment OpportunityVedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at .