Role: Legal PA
Location: Lincoln
Salary: Competitive, depending on level of experience
Hours: 9.00am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement and sickness cover
- Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling services, 24/7 GP appointments (telephone and video), physiotherapy, medical cashback benefits and discounts on retail, leisure and travel purchases
- Ongoing professional development and career development opportunities
About the role:
We are seeking an organised and proactive Legal PA to provide dedicated support to the Head of Emergency Children and Domestic Abuse Department.
This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist area of Family Law, working closely with a team that supports children and vulnerable individuals through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality administrative and organisational support;
- Preparing and managing legal documents and correspondence;
- Managing diaries and coordinating meetings, appointments and hearings;
- Communicating with clients, courts, barristers, local authorities and other professionals;
- Maintaining accurate records and helping to ensure matters progress efficiently;
- Handling sensitive information with empathy, professionalism and discretion;
- Contributing to the smooth running of a busy and fast-paced department.
This role would suit someone who is resilient, highly organised and looking to build a rewarding career within a specialist area of Family Law.
About you:
You will be a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment. You will take pride in delivering a high standard of support and understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and exceptional client care.
You will also have:
- Excellent organisational and diary management skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage competing deadlines;
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy;
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications;
- A professional, empathetic and discreet approach when handling sensitive matters;
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative support role would be advantageous. Experience within Family Law would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.
Working at Sills & Betteridge:
Join our award-winning Family Law team, who have previously been recognised as Children Law Team of the Year (National) and Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). In the Legal 500, a major international legal directory that researches and ranks law firms, our Family Law team are extremely proud to be ranked in the Top Tier in the East Midlands and Tier 2 in Yorkshire, with many of our lawyers individually recognised. You will work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care, in a close-knit, supportive environment, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do.
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Legal PA - Family in Lincoln employer: Sills & Betteridge Solicitors
Sills & Betteridge LLP is an esteemed regional law firm located in Lincoln, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Criminal Solicitors and Legal Executives. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from generous annual leave, life assurance, and access to comprehensive health and wellness programmes. The firm's dedication to integrity and client care, combined with its reputation for excellence, makes it an outstanding employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in law.
Contact Details:
Sills & Betteridge Solicitors Recruitment Team
