Georgia Tolhurst
Summary
Detail focused administrative and secretarial professional with client facing experience in fast paced corporate environments. Promoted in two roles, demonstrating reliability, adaptability and strong performance under pressure. Highly proficient across multiple software systems and trusted to manage sensitive information with discretion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Legal Secretary
Tolhurst Fisher LLP
2025.04 - 2026.01
- Experienced user of case management systems, maintaining accurate records across high volume workloads.
- Managing new client enquiries and preparing accurate quotations.
- Opening and maintaining client files, completing compliance and identity checks.
- Preparing detailed reports, financial statements and formal documentation ensuring accuracy.
- Independently managing time sensitive administrative tasks, including payment coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Submitting formal applications to third party organisations and responding promptly to queries to ensure processes progressed without delay.
Legal Secretary
Wedlake Bell LLP
2024.04 - 2025.04
- Supported four fee earners and managed a wide variety of administrative and legal tasks.
- Experienced using multiple systems including Work10, BigHand, 3E, Land Registry Portal, Intapp, FlowMatrix, Bundledocs, LMS, Lender Exchange, TM, Form Evo, Search Acumen, Laser Forms and Chrome River.
- Assisted with high value transactions, including high-net-worth property matters up to £65 million.
- Drafted key legal documents including reports on title, mortgage reports and leases from precedent.
- Took on full responsibility for Legal Secretary duties in addition to those held as a Junior Legal Secretary.
Junior Legal Secretary
Wedlake Bell LLP
2023.05 - 2024.03
- Prepared detailed completion statements and calculated apportionments.
- Drafted formal documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Liaised with financial institutions and ensure timely release of funds for completion.
- Requested third party information packs.
- Managed exchange and completion correspondence.
- Provided full inbox and workflow cover for senior colleagues during annual leave.
- Responded to queries from external bodies and amended documentation.
- Independently managed completions in colleagues' absence and drafted formal responses to outstanding queries.
- Supported document production, binding to required standards.
- Carried out all duties associated with the Team Assistant role.
Team Assistant
Wedlake Bell LLP
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Managed billing processes, including client to office transfers, client account transfers, receipt forms and BACS/CHAPS payments.
- Obtained official copy entries and drafted engagement letters and protocol forms.
- Handled document management, for example, filing to matters, scanning, printing, posting and compiling deeds for storage.
- Carried out property searches using TM and assisted with preparing report on title packs and annexures through Bundledocs.
- Uploaded documents to data rooms and auction sites, ensuring accuracy and proper organisation.
- Coordinated document execution by sending documents via DocuSign, marking up drafts and preparing papers for signing.
- Updated lenders upon completion and drafted initial letters and lawyer checks.
Document Coordinator
DCT FM for Field Fisher
2021.09 - 2022.09
- Assisted all levels of staff across the firm, supporting lawyers and management with administrative and document related tasks.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for lawyers, including flights, hotels, and transport.
- Prepared court bundles from scratch. This involved printing documents, separating with tabs, adding front covers/spines, binding, and pagination.
- Coordinated with internal teams (e.g. print room) and external contractors to meet strict deadlines and ensure all court documentation was accurate and complete.
- Managed post and courier services, including same day and overnight deliveries.
- Maintained filing systems, including adding, amending, shuffling, and replacing documents within bundles.
- Organised and managed the roller racking system and kept track of stock, including stationery and pre-paid envelopes.
- Ensured smooth day to day operations by proactively resolving minor IT/printer issues with external contractors.
Venue Coordinator
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
2019.07 - 2021.08
- Liaising with external clients to coordinate use of our venue, including preparing quotes, organising catering, providing basic AV support, and arranging furniture and equipment to meet client requirements.
- Managing a booking system also using this to produce booking confirmations and invoices.
- For large internal events, responsible for coordinating outsourced catering staff, briefing teams, and arranging venue setup and furniture according to the events brief. Flexible to work outside regular hours to ensure events run smoothly and successfully.
- Covering the reception role and responsibilities when needed.
Receptionist
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Taking and transferring phone calls.
- Providing basic AV support to external and internal meetings.
- Organising taxis for staff / visitors and couriers when needed.
- Keeping on top of stock and ordering stationery / supplies.
- Managing petty cash and processing invoices on to a spreadsheet.
- Opening and closing the building.
- Managing internal bookings and informing security of any external visitors.
- Ordering catering for internal meetings.
- Creating passes for staff to access the building.
Personal Assistant
Digital Pie LTD
2016.06 - 2018.10
- Liaise with clients to understand their website requirements and manage the project from initial concept through to completion with the development team.
Education
Level 3 IT BTEC -
SEEVIC college
Benfleet 2015.01 - 01/2016
GCSES -
FitzWimarc School
Rayleigh 09/2010 - 07/2015
Skills
- Organisation
- Advanced typing speed
- Strong written communication
- Administrative efficiency
- Time management excellence
- Sensitivity to confidential matters
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Tolhurst Fisher LLP
2025.04 - 2026.01
Legal Secretary
Wedlake Bell LLP
2024.04 - 2025.04
Junior Legal Secretary
Wedlake Bell LLP
2023.05 - 2024.03
Team Assistant
Wedlake Bell LLP
2023.01 - 2023.04
Document Coordinator
DCT FM for Field Fisher
2021.09 - 2022.09
Venue Coordinator
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
2019.07 - 2021.08
Receptionist
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
2018.10 - 2019.06
Personal Assistant
Digital Pie LTD
2016.06 - 2018.10
Level 3 IT BTEC -
SEEVIC college
2015.01 - 01/2016
GCSES -
FitzWimarc School
09/2010 - 07/2015