Dynamic Floating Legal Secretary: Cross-Dept Support

TIME Appointments Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TIME Appointments Ltd on behalf of a leading law firm is seeking an experienced Floating Legal Secretary to join their friendly and professional team. This role supports multiple fee earners and departments, offering variety and the chance to develop expertise within a respected practice.

You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, prepare and amend legal documents, manage client files, and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Paralegal
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently while also being a supportive team player
• Flexible and adaptable to work across different departments
• Positive, proactive and professional attitude
• Ability to hit the ground running and provide effective support from day one

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across the firm
• Prepare, format and amend a variety of legal documents and correspondence
• Organise and maintain accurate legal files and documentation
• Carry out audio, digital and copy typing
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence
• Monitor deadlines relating to client matters and ensure relevant fee earners are notified promptly
• Maintain and update client files, both electronically and in hard copy
• Assist with general office administration, including photocopying, scanning, filing and document management
• Provide flexible support across different departments and teams as required

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Cross-department adaptability

Professional attitude

Ability to hit the ground running

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

TIME Appointments Ltd on behalf of a leading law firm is seeking an experienced Floating Legal Secretary to join their friendly and professional team. This role supports multiple fee earners and departments, offering variety and the chance to develop expertise within a respected practice.

You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, prepare and amend legal documents, manage client files, and ensure deadlines are met.