Legal PA/Secretary to Partner – Head of Family and Childcare
Location: Canterbury Office
Salary: DOE
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 a few years' experience in a legal secretarial or PA role, preferably 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