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Float Legal PA

AJ Chambers ® • london (city of london), south east england, uk • 9h ago

AJ Chambers are working with a prestigious Law Firm based in Central London who are looking for a Float Legal Secretary to join the team, predominantly supporting the Family and Litigation teams

The Float Team

The Float Team currently consists of two secretaries who provide support across all departments, covering periods of holiday, sickness, or where additional assistance is required.

The Role

This role involves providing a broad range of secretarial and administrative support to fee earners. The successful candidate must be able to step into different roles at short notice and will have strong experience in family law.

Responsibilities include:

Typing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
Maintaining both physical and electronic filing systems, including opening, closing, and archiving files
Assisting with case management systems, conflict checks, and billing processes
Managing diaries and schedules for fee earners
Carrying out general administrative duties such as scanning, printing, binding, and photocopying

The role requires a solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and relevant technology.

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

A strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service
Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
The ability to remain confident and effective under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone manner
Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively
Initiative, adaptability, and lateral thinking
Confidence working with fee earners at all levels
Proactive and flexible approach to unfamiliar tasks

Additionally, candidates should have:

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
Experience with SOS Connect, BigHand or Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax, and iManage (desirable, training provided)
Excellent time management and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships
A willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team efficiency
Fast and accurate typing skills (minimum 65 words per minute)
Strong business writing and numeracy skills
Reliability, persistence, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

The role will offer great benefits and hybrid working.

Please contact Ella Britton at AJ Chambers for further information

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