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.