Legal Secretary
Looking for more variety than a traditional Legal Secretary position?
Enjoy working across different legal disciplines and becoming a valued part of multiple teams?
This could be an excellent opportunity to broaden legal experience within an established, supportive firm.
A Legal Secretary is required to join an existing team covering five offices across East Sussex.
About the Opportunity
An established East Sussex law firm with is looking for a Legal Secretary to support teams in Private Client, Conveyancing and Litigation.
This is a varied position offering exposure to different teams and areas of law.
As Legal Secretary you will provide reliable secretarial and administrative support to the three main teams.
The variety makes this particularly attractive for someone who enjoys working with different people and adapting to changing priorities.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Provide secretarial support across different offices and legal teams
- Cover colleagues during holidays and periods of sickness
- Support fee earners across relevant legal disciplines
- Use BigHand as part of day-to-day duties
- Adapt quickly to different teams, workloads and working styles
- Help ensure a consistent level of support across the firm
Applicants should have:
- At least six months’ relevant legal secretarial or administrative experience
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- The confidence to work with different teams and fee earners
- The flexibility to travel between East Sussex offices when required
Experience within residential property would be particularly useful due to the specialist knowledge involved.
The successful Float Legal Secretary can expect:
- 20 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
- Additional leave covering part of the Christmas closure
- Free life insurance cover
- Annual performance-related bonus for support staff
- Firm-funded annual social event
- Additional social events throughout the year
- Applicable travel expenses when travelling from the allocated base office
- Support for employees interested in gaining further qualifications
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers more than a standard secretarial position.
The varied workload provides the chance to broaden legal experience, work alongside different teams and develop knowledge across several areas of law.
Next Steps
For a Legal Secretary looking for greater variety, a supportive environment and the opportunity to broaden their legal experience, this role is well worth exploring.
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Legal Secretary - Hastings employer: TN Recruits
Join an established Kent law firm that prioritises quality work over quantity, offering a friendly and collaborative team environment. With a focus on long-term career development, this role provides competitive salary packages, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal choice for those seeking stability and a supportive workplace culture in Ashford.
