Administration Assistant / Junior Secretary

DAC Beachcroft Dublin; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking an Administration Assistant/Junior Secretary to support the secretarial team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone interested in a career in law, with initial responsibilities including document preparation and data management. The position offers potential for development and requires good typing skills. Flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive remuneration package are included.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Gym discounts

Professional growth funding

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• No previous experience required for this entry-level role.
• Audio typing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation.
• Manage the case management system.
• Set up and archive files.

Skills

Good typing speed

Audio typing

Attention to detail

Client service focus

Job description

Application Deadline:

8 August 2025

Department:

CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel)

Employment Type:

Permanent

Location:

Remote - England and Wales

Description

We are seeking an Administration Assistant/Junior Secretary to join DAC Beachcroft Claims Group, supporting the secretarial team within the Claims Solutions Group.

This role is suitable for someone without previous secretarial experience but with a good typing speed, capable of audio typing, and confident in supporting a large secretarial team. Initial responsibilities include new matter setup, data inputting, and audio typing. The role offers potential for development and progression within the team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in Law with prospects to advance to a Legal Secretary.

What you will do

• Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation, including proofreading speech recognition dictation
• Answer and make telephone calls
• Manage the case management system as appropriate
• Set up and archive files
• Perform filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing
• Check notification in-boxes and homeworker in-boxes
• Keep client contact information updated and ensure data accuracy
• Share knowledge within the team regarding external client setup changes
• Update external client details in databases as needed
• Initially, during the probation period, work in the Birmingham office 4 days a week and 1 day from home

Who you are

• No previous experience required
• Audio typing experience is advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong client service focus
• Team-oriented, flexible, and proactive attitude
• Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles: Clear, Creative, Determined, Supportive

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance - more details
• Comprehensive remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection, and gym discounts
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including funding
• In-person and remote social events
• Participation in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

DAC Beachcroft is committed to diversity, inclusion, and authenticity in the workplace. We encourage applicants who feel they may not meet every qualification to apply, as they may be the perfect fit for this or other roles.