Family Law Legal Secretary / PA
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Job type
full time
Location
Eastchurch, England
Family Law Legal Secretary / PA | Sheerness, Kent | Full Time | £27,000 DOE
Our client is a dedicated, local law firm supporting individuals and families across Kent. With offices in Sheerness and Strood, the firm has specialist expertise in Family Law and Wills & Probate, combining high-quality legal advice with a supportive, client-focused approach.
The Role
You will provide secretarial and administrative support to a Family Law Legal Executive, primarily supporting one fee earner while also assisting other fee earners when required. The role includes typing, completing Legal Aid applications, setting up files, liaising with the fee earner and clients, file management, preparing Counsel's briefs and, where necessary, Court bundles, along with standard PA duties.
Key Responsibilities
Provide secretarial and administrative support within the Family Law department
Type legal documents and correspondence
Complete Legal Aid applications
Set up new files
Liaise with the fee earner and clients
Manage files
Prepare Counsel's briefs
Prepare Court bundles where required
Assist with diary management, appointments and general administrative duties
Support other fee earners when required
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience as a PA in Family Law
Good typing skills
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good organisational skills
Commitment to the role
Desirable
Experience in Legal Aid
Experience in Public Law proceedings
What's In It For You
One day working from home each week at the firm's discretion
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
One-hour lunch break each day
Training on the firm's IT system
Legal Aid training where necessary
Career progression opportunities
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