Family & Childcare Legal Secretary - Canterbury

Family Legal Secretary - Family & Childcare Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Benefits: Excellent Holiday Allowance Birthday Leave Pension Healthcare Options Career Development

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join the busy and expanding Family & Childcare Department of a highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised law firm based in Canterbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, multi-office practice offering a supportive working environment, modern technology and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a busy team of Family and Childcare Solicitors, assisting with a range of family law matters, including publicly funded childcare and legal aid work.

Previous experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or Legal Aid would be advantageous, although applications from experienced Legal Secretaries with a genuine interest in developing their careers in Family Law are also welcomed.

The Role Working closely with solicitors and fee earners, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Family & Childcare team.
• Preparing legal correspondence and documentation using digital dictation and copy typing.
• Assisting with CCMS (Client and Cost Management System) applications and legal aid administration.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings for fee earners.
• Liaising professionally with clients, Counsel, experts, courts and other third parties.
• Maintaining accurate electronic files and records within a modern, paperless working environment.
• Processing fee notes and assisting with experts' invoices.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy Family Law department.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal PA or Legal Administrator.
• Experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or Legal Aid (desirable).
• Knowledge of CCMS and publicly funded legal work (advantageous).
• Fast, accurate typing skills and experience using digital dictation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, approachable manner when dealing with clients.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
• A positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary of £30,000 per annum.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year leave.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Optional Benenden Healthcare.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Firm-provided laptop.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
• Summer and Christmas social events.
• Modern, fully paperless offices with excellent IT systems.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Legal Secretary in Canterbury looking to join a respected and growing law firm where support staff are genuinely valued.

With a starting salary of £30,000, excellent benefits, ongoing training and the opportunity to work alongside experienced Family and Childcare Solicitors, this position offers long-term stability and career development.

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jill McCartney at QED Legal, or apply today with your CV.