Legal Secretary to Head of Family and ChildcareLocation: Canterbury OfficeSalary: Starts at 24570.00Working Hours: Full-time office-based Contract: PermanentWe are looking for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary /Legal Assistant 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.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to the Partner heading the Family and Childcare team.Review and manage partners inbox daily identifying urgent sensitive and high-priority client matters. Triage incoming correspondence and take appropriate action. Draft client emails for partners approval. Allocate and delegate work to appropriate team members.Monitor progress and ensure work is completed within required timeframe. Co-ordinate between partner and support staff to ensure matters keep moving. Arranging and booking Counsel and / or internal cover of hearings and diary management. 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.Your ProfileYou will ideally:Have at least three years experience in a Legal Secretarial or Practice Assistant 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.Working with UsWe 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 probationCompetitive base salaryGenerous annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays increasing with servicePension scheme with employer contributionsOptional Benenden Health CareFirm-provided laptop and IT supportOngoing training and development opportunitiesBi-annual firmwide parties (Summer and Christmas)A collaborative and professional working cultureAnnual appraisals and salary reviewsIf you are interested in applying please email your CV and cover letter to our HR team at Required Experience:
IC
Legal Secretary to Head of Family and ChildcareLocation: Canterbury OfficeSalary: Starts at 24570.00Working Hours: Full-time office-based Contract: PermanentWe are looking for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary /Legal Assistant to support the Head of the Family and Childcare Departm...
Legal Secretary to Head of Family and ChildcareLocation: Canterbury OfficeSalary: Starts at 24570.00Working Hours: Full-time office-based Contract: PermanentWe are looking for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary /Legal Assistant 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.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to the Partner heading the Family and Childcare team.Review and manage partners inbox daily identifying urgent sensitive and high-priority client matters. Triage incoming correspondence and take appropriate action. Draft client emails for partners approval. Allocate and delegate work to appropriate team members.Monitor progress and ensure work is completed within required timeframe. Co-ordinate between partner and support staff to ensure matters keep moving. Arranging and booking Counsel and / or internal cover of hearings and diary management. 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.Your ProfileYou will ideally:Have at least three years experience in a Legal Secretarial or Practice Assistant 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.Working with UsWe 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 probationCompetitive base salaryGenerous annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays increasing with servicePension scheme with employer contributionsOptional Benenden Health CareFirm-provided laptop and IT supportOngoing training and development opportunitiesBi-annual firmwide parties (Summer and Christmas)A collaborative and professional working cultureAnnual appraisals and salary reviewsIf you are interested in applying please email your CV and cover letter to our HR team at Required Experience:
IC
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