Legal Secretary

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:

* Provide comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives across multiple practice areas.

* Manage the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the departments.

* Prepare legal documents from hand-written notes or digital dictation.

* Scan, email, and fax correspondence as required.

* Undertake file management, including opening, closing, and filing documents.

* Assist with the preparation of documents and bundles for hearings or client meetings.

* Answer and manage telephone calls, enquiries, and messages.

* Manage fee earners' diaries, organising internal and external meetings.

* Provide flexible support to colleagues across the firm, covering workload fluctuations or urgent business needs.

* Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Essential

Skills & Experience:

* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word.

* Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is desirable.

* Experience using a Practice Management System advantageous.

* Strong telephone and communication skills.

* Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

* Adaptable and able to work across different teams and practice areas.

What We Offer:

* Modern, comfortable offices in a prime location.

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

* 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