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