Legal PA/Secretary to Partner
Legal PA/Secretary to Partner
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£ 24570 - 24570
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Job Description
Legal PA/Secretary to Partner Head of Family and Childcare
Location: Canterbury Office
Salary: Starts at 24570.00
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 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 Partners 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
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
