Family Law Legal Secretary / PA
| Company: | Talent Finder |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 - £27,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | ME12 1NL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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
• Good 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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