Trainee Legal Secretary

LJ Recruitment; Spalding; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is assisting a respected national law firm in filling a Trainee Float Team Legal Secretary role based in Spalding. This is an excellent entry point to gain hands-on experience across various legal departments within a busy office.

You will support fee earners with secretarial and administrative tasks, learn diverse processes and develop a broad skill set in a professional legal environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT literacy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support across a range of legal departments.
• Preparing, formatting and amending correspondence and legal documents.
• Managing incoming and outgoing communications, including telephone calls and emails.
• Assisting with document management, filing and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting diary management, appointments and general departmental administration.
• Helping to ensure client information and documentation are handled professionally and confidentially.
• Working collaboratively with solicitors, fee earners and colleagues across the office.
• Learning new processes and adapting to the requirements of different teams.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trainee Legal Secretary

Spalding

We are delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm on the appointment of a Trainee Float Team Legal Secretary to join their busy Spalding office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their career within the legal sector, offering the chance to gain valuable experience across a variety of legal departments within an established and respected firm.

The Opportunity

If you enjoy variety, like staying busy and are keen to learn, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Trainee Float Team Legal Secretary, you will spend time supporting different legal departments across the office, providing essential secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners and wider teams. With exposure to different areas of law, no two days will be the same, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad skill set and gain an insight into how a busy legal practice operates.

You will play an important role in helping the teams run efficiently, ensuring that administrative tasks are completed accurately and that clients receive a professional and helpful service.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support across a range of legal departments
• Preparing, formatting and amending correspondence and legal documents
• Managing incoming and outgoing communications, including telephone calls and emails
• Assisting with document management, filing and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting diary management, appointments and general departmental administration
• Helping to ensure client information and documentation are handled professionally and confidentially
• Working collaboratively with solicitors, fee earners and colleagues across the office
• Learning new processes and adapting to the requirements of different teams

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive individual who is keen to learn and enjoys working in a varied, fast‑paced environment.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A flexible approach and the willingness to support different teams as required
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn and a genuine interest in developing a career within the legal sector
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Previous legal secretarial experience would be beneficial, but a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic are equally important.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a professional legal environment while developing the skills and confidence needed to build a career in legal administration.

The float team structure offers exposure to multiple legal departments, allowing you to broaden your knowledge, learn from experienced professionals and discover different areas of the legal sector.

If you are looking for a role that offers variety, development and the opportunity to become a valued member of a busy team, this could be an excellent next step.