Family Legal Secretary

Paddock Wood Legal August 11, 2026
Paddock Wood
Permanent / Full Time
Legal
August 11, 2026

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join a friendly, close-knit law firm.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working within a smaller firm where colleagues genuinely support one another. Joining a friendly team of three, the successful Family Legal Secretary will play an important part in keeping the department organised and running smoothly.
The position is office-based, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a salary of £27,000, private medical cover and free parking. Interviews are taking place ASAP.
About the role
The Family Legal Secretary will provide hands-on secretarial and administrative support, with responsibilities including:

  • Preparing bundles
  • Opening and closing files
  • Carrying out ID checks
  • Sending forms and documentation
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of files
  • Providing wider assistance to colleagues when required
  • Working as part of a small, collaborative team
  • No audio dictation

What we are looking for
The successful Family Legal Secretary will ideally:

  • Have previous legal secretarial experience
  • Be flexible and willing to help across the firm
  • Enjoy working within a small team
  • Have a friendly and approachable manner
  • Be organised and dependable
  • Be comfortable working from the office full-time

The firm is particularly keen to find someone with the right team mentality – this is an environment where everyone helps each other.
What’s in it for you

  • £27,000 salary
  • Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
  • 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private medical cover
  • Pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Friendly team of three
  • Supportive, close-knit working environment
  • Stable opportunity within an established local firm

The vacancy has arisen following a long-standing employee leaving after nine years, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to become a valued member of the team.

About the company
This is a small and friendly law firm based in Staplehurst, offering a supportive environment where colleagues work closely together and help one another.
They are now keen to secure their next Family Legal Secretary, with interviews available ASAP. The initial stage will be a telephone conversation, followed by a face-to-face interview for successful candidates.
Interested? Apply today. Candidates with legal secretarial experience are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews are being arranged now.

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  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Paddock Wood
  • 27000 PerAnnum USD / Year
  • Salary: 27000 PerAnnum
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