Float Team Legal Secretary

Tsr Legal; South Holland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking a Float Team Legal Secretary in Spalding to join a busy practice. The role offers variety across departments, supporting fee earners and colleagues with essential secretarial and administrative duties to ensure smooth office operation.

As a float secretary, you will work across different teams, handling audio typing, document production and diary management while maintaining a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to move between departments as priorities change.

Responsibilities

• Providing flexible secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across the firm.
• Audio typing, digital dictation and preparation of accurate legal documents and correspondence.
• Formatting, proofreading and amending documents to a high standard.
• Managing incoming calls, emails and correspondence professionally.
• Opening, maintaining and organising electronic and paper files.
• Assisting with document management, filing, scanning and general admin duties.
• Supporting diary management, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Helping teams manage deadlines and client matters progress efficiently.
• Providing cover across departments during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain high client service and operational standards.

Skills

Audio typing

Document production

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Diary management

Secretarial duties

Client service

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Case management systems

Job description

Float Team Legal Secretary

Location: Spalding

An excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary who enjoys variety

TSR Legal is working in partnership with a well-established, highly regarded law firm to appoint a Float Team Legal Secretary for its busy Spalding office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys a varied role, working with different teams and providing flexible secretarial support across a range of legal departments.

As a float secretary, no two days will be the same. You will work across the firm’s different practice areas, supporting fee earners and colleagues with essential secretarial and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the office.

The firm has a strong reputation for advising businesses, property developers, agricultural clients, landowners and private individuals, offering exposure to a broad range of legal work within a supportive professional environment.

The Role

Working across multiple departments, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing flexible secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across the firm.


• Audio typing, digital dictation and the preparation of accurate legal documents and correspondence.


• Formatting, proofreading and amending documents to a high standard.


• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondence professionally.


• Opening, maintaining and organising electronic and paper files.


• Assisting with document management, filing, scanning and general administrative duties.


• Supporting diary management, appointments and meeting arrangements where required.


• Helping teams manage deadlines and ensure client matters progress efficiently.


• Providing cover across different departments during periods of absence or increased workload.


• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high standard of client service and operational support.

About You

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, organised and confident working in a busy legal environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.


• Strong audio typing, document production and general secretarial skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work.


• The flexibility to move between departments and adapt to changing priorities.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.


• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.


• Good IT skills and experience using electronic document management or case management systems.


• A positive, team-focused attitude and the confidence to work independently when required.

Experience across multiple areas of law would be beneficial, although we are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy variety and are keen to support different teams as business needs evolve.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and respected law firm.


• A varied role offering exposure to different legal departments and areas of practice.


• A collaborative working environment with the opportunity to build relationships across the wider firm.


• A full-time position where flexibility and teamwork are valued.


• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Interested?

If you are a Legal Secretary looking for a varied position where no two days are the same, TSR Legal would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact TSR Legal today- [e-mail] / 02920 388100