Float Legal Secretary - Private Client, Family & Conveyancing
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
My client is a well-established regional law firm seeking a highly organised and adaptable Float Legal Secretary to provide support across our Private Client, Family, and Conveyancing teams. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment with modern offices and a strong benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives across multiple practice areas.
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Manage the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the departments.
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Prepare legal documents from hand-written notes or digital dictation.
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Scan, email, and fax correspondence as required.
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Undertake file management, including opening, closing, and filing documents.
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Assist with the preparation of documents and bundles for hearings or client meetings.
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Answer and manage telephone calls, enquiries, and messages.
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Manage fee earners' diaries, organising internal and external meetings.
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Provide flexible support to colleagues across the firm, covering workload fluctuations or urgent business needs.
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Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by management.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word.
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Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is desirable.
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Experience using a Practice Management System advantageous.
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Strong telephone and communication skills.
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Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
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Adaptable and able to work across different teams and practice areas.
What We Offer:
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Modern, comfortable offices in a prime location.
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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A supportive and professional working environment with opportunities to develop your legal secretarial skills across multiple areas of law.
If you are a motivated and experienced legal secretary looking for a varied and flexible role within a respected regional firm, we would love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV or better, call Morgan Webb in our Tunbridge Wells offices to discuss
