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.
You will ideally have:
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.
Interested?
If you are organised, enthusiastic and looking for an opportunity to start or develop your career as a Legal Secretary in Spalding, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Salary description
£26000.00 - £28000.00 per year