Legal PA/Secretary to Partner – Head of Family and Childcare
Location: Canterbury Office
Salary: Starts at £24,570.00
Working Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Legal PA/Secretary to support the Head of the Family and Childcare Department in our busy Canterbury office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm.
Your Profile
You will ideally:
· Have three years' experience in a legal secretarial or PA role within a family or childcare law environment.
· Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure.
· Possess fast, accurate audio typing skills and experience managing busy professional diaries.
· Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
· Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
· Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
· Be professional, articulate, and able to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external contacts.
· Show a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative, even with tasks outside your usual remit.
· Be discreet, tactful, and trusted to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
· Demonstrate enthusiasm for supporting others and being part of a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
* Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to the Partner heading the Family and Childcare team.
* Proactively manage and maintain the Partner's diary, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
* Accurately type legal documentation and correspondence from audio dictation.
* Liaise with clients, Counsel, and other professionals with professionalism and tact.
* Handle telephone calls, emails and correspondence on behalf of the Partner.
* Assist with file management and the organisation of legal documents, court bundles and case materials.
* Provide general administrative support, including booking travel and managing expenses as required.
Working with Us
We offer a friendly, supportive and modern working environment, with significant investment in IT and administrative support to ensure efficient, paperless working.
Employee Benefits Include:
* Two days of remote working per week following successful completion of probation
* Competitive base salary
* Generous annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Optional Benenden Health Care
* Firm-provided laptop and IT support
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Bi-annual firmwide parties (Summer and Christmas)
* A collaborative and professional working culture
* Annual appraisals and salary reviews
If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and cover letter to our HR team at
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £24,570.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: In person