Job Description

Float Secretary

Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 + Benefits

Location: Tonbridge Area

 

Varied Role Supporting Multiple Legal Teams

Are you an experienced legal secretary looking for a dynamic, varied role where no two days are the same? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and well-established law firm, providing flexible support across multiple departments within a supportive and professional environment.

Our client offers a collaborative workplace where adaptability, accuracy, and teamwork are highly valued. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to broaden their exposure across different areas of law.

 

The Role: Flexible Legal Secretarial Support

As a Float Secretary, you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support across multiple teams within the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining client and matter files
• Assisting with legal compliance and file management procedures
• Proofreading legal correspondence and documents for accuracy
• Providing secretarial support to fee earners and legal teams as required
• Supporting multiple departments across the firm on a rotational basis
• Ensuring consistent high-quality document production and formatting
• Adapting quickly to different team workflows and priorities

 

Team & Working Environment

You will join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for professionalism and client service.

The environment is:

• Supportive and team-oriented
• Structured yet flexible in approach
• Focused on quality and attention to detail
• Collaborative across all departments

This role offers excellent exposure to different practice areas within a stable and respected firm.

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or legal support professional
• Strong audio typing and document production skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across different teams
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, document management systems)
• Professional and adaptable approach

Desirable:

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary legal environment
• Familiarity with legal terminology and processes across different practice areas

Personal attributes:

• Highly organised and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong communicator and team player
• Calm under pressure with a proactive mindset

 

Salary & Benefits

• £26,000 – £32,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple legal departments
• Stable role within a respected and established firm
• Professional development within a structured legal environment
• Collaborative and team-focused culture

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• Tonbridge area office
• Full-time, office-based role
• Monday to Friday working pattern

 

Next Steps

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Alternatively, apply now for further details and a confidential discussion.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.