Location: Canterbury Office
Salary: Dependent upon experience, starting at £24,570.00
Working Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Legal PA/Secretary 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.

Your Profile

You will ideally:

  • Have a few years’ experience in a legal secretarial or PA role, preferably, but not necessarily, within a family or childcare law environment.
  • Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess fast, accurate audio typing skills and experience managing busy professional diaries.
  • Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Be confident in using case management systems and being adaptable to learning alternative systems.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to the Partner heading the Family and Childcare team.
  • Proactively manage and maintain the Partner’s 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.

Working with Us

We offer a friendly, supportive and modern working environment, with significant investment in IT and administrative support to ensure efficient, paperless working.

Employee Benefits Include:

  • Up to two days of remote working per week following successful completion of probation and subject to business needs
  • Competitive base salary
  • Generous annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Optional Benenden Health Care
  • Firm-provided laptop and IT support
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Bi-annual firmwide parties (Summer and Christmas)
  • A collaborative and professional working culture
  • Annual appraisals and salary reviews

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and cover letter to our HR team at recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk.