Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant – Family Law

About the role

Join a well‑established law firm in South Ashford as a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant within a busy Family Law department. You will work closely with a Family Solicitor, providing essential administrative support and maintaining strong client relationships in a collaborative, friendly environment.

Key responsibilities

• Audio dictation and transcription of client instructions.
• Preparing legal forms, documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients professionally and empathetically.
• Managing diaries, appointments and court dates.
• Providing day‑to‑day support to the Family Law team.
• Assisting with general legal administration tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience working in Family Law.
• Strong audio typing/dictation ability.
• Excellent communication and client‑care skills.
• Friendly, sociable and professional demeanor.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Positive, team‑focused attitude.

Required skills

• Audio dictation.
• Legal document preparation.
• Diary and appointment management.

What we offer

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Benenden Healthcare scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• Parking permit.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days.
• Friendly social culture with summer parties and Christmas events.
• Clear progression opportunities.