Family Law Legal Secretary / PA

Family Law Legal Secretary / PA | Sheerness, Kent | Full Time | £27,000 DOEOur 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 RoleYou 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide secretarial and administrative support within the Family Law departmentType legal documents and correspondenceComplete Legal Aid applicationsSet up new filesLiaise with the fee earner and clientsManage filesPrepare Counsel's briefsPrepare Court bundles where requiredAssist with diary management, appointments and general administrative dutiesSupport other fee earners when requiredRequirementsEssentialPrevious experience as a PA in Family LawGood typing skillsExcellent IT skillsAbility to work under pressureGood organisational skillsCommitment to the roleDesirableExperience in Legal AidExperience in Public Law proceedingsWhat's In It For YouOne day working from home each week at the firm's discretionMonday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmFriday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmOne-hour lunch break each dayTraining on the firm's IT systemLegal Aid training where necessaryCareer progression opportunitiesWhats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.TPBN1_UKTJ