GerrardWhite
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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