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Posted 29 July, 2026

Float Legal Secretary

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a prestigious international law firm?

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We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to a team of lawyers within a fast-paced and professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where your contribution will be highly valued.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence
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  • Managing diaries, emails and telephone enquiries
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  • Printing, scanning, copying and file management
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  • Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
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  • Liaising with lawyers, clients and internal support teams
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  • Providing administrative support across the wider legal support function when required
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About You:

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  • Previous Legal Secretary experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
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  • Fast and accurate typing skills (70wpm preferred)
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  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills with working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
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  • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
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  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
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  • Proactive, flexible and client-focused approach
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What's on Offer:

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  • Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
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  • Hybrid working: 4days in the office, 1 day working from home
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  • Opportunity to work for a leading international law firm
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  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
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  • Varied and interesting workload
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  • Professional and modern working environment
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  • Excellent opportunity to further develop your legal support career
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To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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