At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our Family & Childcare Team with administrative tasks and client communication.
- Company: Join a top-rated legal firm known for its supportive and friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, extra birthday leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a paperless office with modern IT and great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in law while making a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a keen interest in family law.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Family & Childcare Team Secretary for our busy Canterbury office to join our expanding team.
Your Profile:
- Have some experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a preference for experience in family & childcare law.
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in Family law.
- Have strong organisational skills.
- Have the ability to work under pressure.
- Fast and accurate typing skills and spelling.
- Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills.
We would like the ideal candidate to:
- Type from digital dictation, or otherwise including copy typing.
- Do such electronic filing as may be required from time to time.
- Deal with telephone calls whether incoming or outgoing from clients, Counsel, experts and other third parties.
- Keep appointment diaries for any Fee Earner or any Senior Member of the team.
- Deal with clients and others visiting the office as may be appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Practice Manual including any variations or amendments.
- Deal with CCMS legal aid matters/applications.
- Action any fee notes and/or matters pertaining to experts’ invoices.
- Any other such matters as required.
Working with us:
The salary for this position is dependent on experience. We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service.
Employee benefits with GTS:
- Competitive base salary.
- Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
- Additional Birthday Leave.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Supportive supervision from mentors.
- Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
- Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas.
- Additional perks and benefits.
We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.
Legal Secretary in Kent employer: RGIT Australia
Join our dynamic Canterbury office as a Family Team Legal Secretary, where you will be part of a supportive and friendly work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and unique benefits such as additional birthday leave and an electric vehicle scheme, all while working in a modern, paperless environment that fosters efficiency and collaboration. With ongoing training and mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to thrive in your legal career within a prestigious firm recognised for excellence in family and childcare law.
