Legal Secretary - Global London - Maestro

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026 Department: Global - London MAESTRO Location: London - Woolgate Description At DAC Beachcroft, we're a leading international law firm with over 3,000 people delivering legal and business advisory services across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. We are recognised for our expertise across insurance, health and real estate, as well as our strength in supporting complex commercial and international matters. Our MAESTRO team advises clients operating across the marine, aviation, energy, shipping and transportation sectors, supporting businesses that keep global trade and infrastructure moving. As our team continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to play a key role in delivering exceptional support to our lawyers and outstanding service to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong working relationships, and takes pride in delivering work of the highest standard. Why Join DAC Beachcroft?

• Be part of a highly respected international law firm with a collaborative culture.
• Work alongside leading lawyers on complex and high-profile matters.
• Join a business that invests in its people and supports career development.
• Work in a team where professionalism, client service and mutual support are genuinely valued.
• Contribute to a business committed to innovation, inclusion and delivering excellent outcomes for clients. Key Responsibilities As a Legal Secretary within the MAESTRO team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, helping ensure the efficient management of matters and delivery of excellent client service. Your responsibilities will include: Client & Matter Support
• Supporting lawyers with day-to-day matter management and administrative requirements.
• Maintaining awareness of client-specific protocols and procedures, ensuring these are followed consistently.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of client documentation and correspondence.
• Managing electronic document bundles and secure document transmission processes. Administrative & Organisational Support
• Managing inboxes, electronic filing and document organisation.
• Preparing, formatting and producing high-quality legal documents and correspondence.
• Supporting document management and case management systems.
• Arranging meetings, coordinating diaries and assisting with travel arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate client and matter records.
• Handling confidential information in line with firm policies and data security requirements. Financial Administration
• Assisting with billing and e-billing processes.
• Supporting WIP management and matter administration.
• Processing expenses and assisting with finance-related queries.
• Reviewing time recording allocations and matter-related disbursements. Communication & Team Support
• Acting as a key point of contact for lawyers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and external contacts as required.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider team and collaborating to ensure service excellence.
• Proactively managing priorities and keeping stakeholders informed on progress. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential
• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a legal support role.
• Strong experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using document management and case management systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A professional, client-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. Desirable
• Experience supporting teams within the Marine, Aviation, Energy, Shipping or Transportation sectors.
• Exposure to e-billing processes and matter finance administration.
• Experience preparing electronic bundles and working with secure document-sharing systems. Additional Information We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further. DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com