Family Legal PA

Law Firm based in Central London who is recognised as one of London’s leading national and international Family Law practices is seeking to hire a Family Legal PA on a part-time basis.  As a Legal PA in the Family team, you will provide secretarial and administrative support to at least two fee earners and will be required to provide additional support to secretarial and fee earner staff within the department/wider firm. 

• Salary to £27,180 (£45,300 FTE)
• Part-time (Tuesday-Thursday)
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working available and excellent employee benefits to include 15 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, pension scheme etc.!

Family Legal PA Key Responsibilities:

• Manage two very busy fee earners’ diaries daily, including organise and schedule meetings, appointments, arrange lunches etc.
• Responsible for ensuring that client files are always maintained and up to date, including the opening and closing of client matters, and filing of relevant documentation
• Obtain billing guides and prepare draft bills (with fee earner input)
• Type correspondence as required
• Produce Court bundles
• Organise file reviews for the department and work with Risk & Compliance to ensure deadlines are met
• Supporting the wider team by assisting in any overflow of outstanding secretarial work

Family Legal PA Skills & Requirements

• At least five years’ previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Family
• An understanding of the Family Court system and a good understanding of Family Law procedures
• Formal secretarial training e.g. ILEX is desirable, but not essential