Float Legal Secretary

Company: GerrardWhite
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Location: Orpington
Job Description:

Float Legal Secretary (x2)

Well‑established, supportive law firm | Orpington (local candidates preferred)

We are currently recruiting for two Float Legal Secretary roles to join a well‑established and highly supportive law firm based in Orpington. These Float Legal Secretary positions sit within a busy and collaborative team environment, offering excellent variety and exposure across the firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Float Legal Secretary to become part of a flexible secretarial team, providing support across a number of different legal departments. As a Float Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations across the business.

About the role

As a Float Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for providing high‑quality secretarial and administrative support across multiple departments, including:

  • Typing and preparing legal documents and correspondence
  • Amending and formatting standard letters and documents
  • Handling telephone calls, queries, and messages professionally
  • Arranging meetings and appointments
  • Supporting fee earners with day‑to‑day administrative tasks
  • Assisting with file opening, closing, and general case management support

About you

We are ideally looking for candidates with:

  • Previous secretarial experience (legal experience is strongly preferred but not essential)
  • A strong background in providing administrative/secretarial support in a professional environment
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • A flexible, proactive, and team‑oriented approach
  • The ability to work effectively as a Float Legal Secretary across different departments and adapt quickly to changing priorities

Additional information

  • Based in Orpington – candidates must live locally or be within a commutable distance
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Exposure to a variety of legal departments within the firm through a Float Legal Secretary role
  • Strong team culture with opportunities to develop experience across the business

If you are an experienced Float Legal Secretary looking for a varied and rewarding role within a respected law firm, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026