A highly regarded, boutique law firm in Central London is seeking an experienced and adaptable Float Legal Secretary to join its established Business Services team.
You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across multiple departments, stepping in at short notice to cover absences and provide additional assistance where required.
The Firm
Our client is a well-established, multi-partner law firm with a long-standing heritage and an outstanding reputation in private client and family law. The firm is consistently recognised in leading legal directories for the quality of its work and offers a collaborative and professional working environment from prestigious Central London offices.
The Role
* Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
* Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments
* Maintaining and organising both physical and electronic filing systems
* Assisting with case management systems, conflict checks, and billing processes
* Providing administrative support including scanning, printing, and document binding
* Acting as a reliable point of support during busy periods, holidays, and absences
Key skills and attributes include:
* You will be an experienced Legal Secretary with strong Family Law experience and the ability to integrate seamlessly into new teams.
* You must have prior experience working for a London-based law firm
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Professional, discreet, and confident handling sensitive information
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
* Fast and accurate typing speed (minimum 65 wpm)
* Experience with legal systems such as SOS Connect, BigHand/Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax, and iManage would be advantageous, though training will be provided.
* High level of competency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
Benefits
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance and income protection
* Health cash plan and wellbeing support
* Employee assistance programme
* Pension scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym and wellbeing benefits
* 25 days’ annual leave, with option to purchase additional days
If you feel you would be suitable please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.