Legal Secretary to Head of Family Department

CompanyGT Stewart Solicitors

LocationKent, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/31/2026

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Description

Legal Secretary to Head of Family and Childcare
Location: Canterbury Office
Salary: Starts at £24,570.00
Working Hours: Full-time, office-based
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary /Legal Assistant 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.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to the Partner heading the Family and Childcare team.
Review and manage partners inbox daily, identifying urgent, sensitive and high-priority client matters.
Triage incoming correspondence and take appropriate action.
Draft client emails for partners approval.
Allocate and delegate work to appropriate team members.
Monitor progress and ensure work is completed within required timeframe.
Co-ordinate between partner and support staff to ensure matters keep moving.
Arranging and booking Counsel and / or internal cover of hearings and diary management.

Proactively manage and maintain the Partners 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.

Your Profile

You will ideally:

Have at least three years' experience in a Legal Secretarial or Practice Assistant role within a family or childcare law environment.

Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure.

Possess fast, accurate audio typing skills and experience managing busy professional diaries.

Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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.

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:

Two days of remote working per week following successful completion of probation

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 .

Company Overview Please visit https://gtstewart.co.uk/ for more information

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