Job Description

Float Secretary 

Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 + Benefits

Location: Sevenoaks Area

 

Varied Multi-Team Legal Support Role

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a dynamic role where you can broaden your exposure across multiple practice areas? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected and well-established law firm, providing flexible support across different legal teams within a supportive and professional environment.

Our client is known for its collaborative culture and high standards of client service. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role and enjoys working across different departments within a busy legal environment.

 

The Role: Flexible Multi-Team Legal Support

As a Float Secretary, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the firm by supporting multiple teams.

Key responsibilities include:

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

 

Team & Working Environment

You will join a well-established and respected law firm with a strong reputation for professionalism and client care.

The environment is:

• Friendly and supportive
• Structured yet flexible
• Collaborative across all departments
• Focused on quality, accuracy, and efficiency

This role offers excellent exposure to multiple areas of law, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience.

 

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 and priorities
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing workloads

Desirable:

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary or float support role
• Familiarity with different areas of legal practice

Personal attributes:

• Highly organised and reliable
• Strong communicator and team player
• Calm under pressure with a proactive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to change

 

Salary & Benefits

• £26,000 – £32,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Exposure to multiple legal departments and practice areas
• Stable role within a well-established and respected firm
• Opportunity to develop broader legal secretarial experience
• Collaborative and professional team culture

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sevenoaks 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.