Float Legal Secretary

Float Legal Secretary – Family Law

London | Hybrid Working (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Float Legal Secretary with strong Family Law experience to join a highly regarded City law firm.

Working as part of an established float team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across the firm’s departments, stepping into roles at short notice to cover periods of holiday, sickness and additional business requirements.

This role would suit a confident, adaptable and proactive Legal Secretary who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners across the firm.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence and presentations.
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Assist with billing, conflict checks and case management processes.
• Maintain physical and electronic client files.
• Handle document production, scanning, printing, binding and general administration.
• Support fee earners with client and matter management requirements.

About You

• Proven Legal Secretary experience within a Family Law team.
• Experience working within a leading City or commercial law firm.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional client service.
• Professional, confident and able to build relationships at all levels.
• Fast and accurate typing speed (65+ wpm preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable Experience

• SOS Connect
• BigHand or Diktamen
• Nuance/Kofax
• iManage
• Microsoft Teams and Zoom

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Varied and interesting workload.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with highly regarded legal professionals.
• If you’re an experienced Family Legal Secretary looking for a varied float position within a respected City law firm, we’d love to hear from you.

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