Family Legal PA - part time

AJ Chambers ®; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded mid-tier law firm in Central London is seeking a Family Legal PA to provide high-quality support to their Family Law team. The role involves managing client files, preparing legal documents, and assisting fee earners. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Season Ticket Loan

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a legal secretary within Family Law.
• Good knowledge of Family Law procedures and the Family Court system.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Manage client files and prepare billing guides.
• Handle client queries and manage diaries.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Typing

Education

Formal Secretarial Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

AJ Chambers is working in partnership with a well-regarded mid-tier law firm based in Central London, currently seeking a Family Legal PA to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

This firm delivers a full range of legal services to a broad spectrum of clients, including multinational corporations, public and private companies, partnerships, public sector bodies, and individual clients.

The Family Law team is recognised as one of the top national and international practices in London, advising on the full spectrum of family-related matters. These include divorce, separation, civil partnerships, cohabitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as complex financial and child-related disputes. Many cases involve an international element, and the team offers expert advice on jurisdictional matters.

Role Overview:

As a Legal PA, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to at least two fee earners within the Family team. You may also assist other team members and departments as needed. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to client billable work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Typing correspondence and legal documents.
• Opening, closing, and maintaining client files.
• Preparing billing guides and draft bills (with input from fee earners).
• Creating and maintaining client records in the SOS system.
• Handling client and third-party queries to support fee earners.
• Diary management including scheduling meetings, court appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Producing court bundles.
• Assisting with departmental file reviews and liaising with Risk & Compliance to meet internal deadlines.
• Supporting the team with overflow secretarial tasks.
• Performing other relevant duties as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks independently.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Fast, accurate typing (digital and copy), with strong grammar and spelling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience comparing lengthy legal documents.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a legal secretary within Family Law.
• Good knowledge of Family Law procedures and the Family Court system.
• Familiarity with the Family Court portal.
• Formal secretarial training (e.g., ILEX) is desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and proactive, especially when supporting fee earners working remotely or in court.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.
• Professional, adaptable, and team-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with individuals at all levels.

Working Hours:

• Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Benefits:

• 15 days annual leave (pro-rated) plus UK Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid working model (60% office-based, 40% remote)

To apply, please submit your CV directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers for further details.