Legal Secretary – Walker Morris LLP | Leeds, England

School Result; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the Planning Team. The role involves managing compliance, document preparation, and providing administrative assistance. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, with benefits including an annual bonus and training support.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Training support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance processes and support fee-earners.
• Handle month-end billing and manage accounts.
• Prepare legal bundles and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Numerical information confidence

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Legal Secretary – Walker Morris LLP | Leeds, England

Walker Morris LLP, a leading law firm, is recruiting a Legal Secretary to join its Planning Team in Leeds. This varied role offers exposure to all aspects of the team’s work, supporting solicitors and fee-earners across the full lifecycle of legal matters. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and client service while working within a supportive Secretary Hub.

• Job Title: Legal Secretary
• Employer: Walker Morris LLP
• Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week, 9:00 – 5:00, Monday to Friday)
• Work Location: Hybrid (minimum 40% in-office after training; initially fully office-based)

Walker Morris LLP is a leading UK law firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to inclusivity. The firm values individuality, teamwork, and innovation, encouraging employees to embrace diversity and contribute to continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Legal Secretary will support the Planning Team and wider Secretary Hub, managing compliance, billing, document preparation, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Matter Management: Set up matters, manage compliance processes, and support fee-earners throughout the file lifecycle
• Task Coordination: Use task management system to assist with overflow work and PA tasks
• Billing & Accounts: Handle month-end billing, manage accounts via Aderant, process payments, and create invoices
• Document Management: Prepare and organise legal bundles for contentious matters, ensuring accuracy and logical order
• Team Support: Collaborate with colleagues, contribute ideas to improve efficiency, and support planning team initiatives

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role within a law firm or professional services environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities
• Proactive, enthusiastic approach with attention to detail and reliability
• Confidence working with numerical information and following structured processes
• Experience with Aderant or similar legal billing/accounting systems

What We Offer

• £27,000 – £29,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary)
• Minimum 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing to 31 days with service)
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
• Hybrid and flexible working (minimum 40% office-based after training)
• Dedicated buddy system and training support
• Opportunities for career development within the Secretary Hub

Company Values

Walker Morris LLP’s values define its culture and expectations:

• Embrace individuality and uniqueness
• Professionalism without rigid formality (“serious without a suit”)
• Keep sight of the bigger picture
• Collaboration (“two heads are better than one”)
• Proactivity (“take the bull by the horns”)
• Team spirit (“we win & lose together”)

Walker Morris LLP is a Disability Confident Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, including neurodiverse candidates and those with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Not specified – applications may close early once sufficient candidates are received. Early applications are encouraged.