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. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive legal secretary who thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate 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:
- The ideal candidate will be an experienced Legal Secretary with the ability to integrate seamlessly into new teams.
- 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.