Employment Legal Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their established Employment law team. This role offers the chance to provide essential support within a dynamic department handling a diverse range of employment law matters. The position includes comprehensive secretarial duties, effective diary management, and client communication, making it ideal for someone with a professional demeanor and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

22 days annual leave plus Christmas leave

Healthcare benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial or administrative position within professional services.
• Familiarity with employment law is advantageous.
• Proficient in dictation and audio typing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to a designated Partner.
• Assist with the lifecycle of case files and manage diaries.
• Organise and maintain proper filing systems for client documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Audio typing

Communication

Job description

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Our Legal 500 client is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with exposure to Employment law. The team is well established in Employment law with multiple offices in the West Midlands, providing a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic department that handles a diverse range of employment law matters.

Main Duties:

1. Provide comprehensive secretarial support to a designated Partner, including document preparation, photocopying, and general correspondence.
2. Assist with the lifecycle of case files, including opening, closing, and conducting regular file reviews.
3. Manage diaries and coordinate appointments effectively.
4. Organise and maintain proper filing systems for client documentation, ensuring ease of access and compliance.
5. Communicate with clients on behalf of the fee earner when appropriate.

You:

• Prior experience in a secretarial or administrative position within a professional services setting.
• Familiarity with employment law is an advantage.
• Proficient in dictation and audio typing.
• Strong organisational and filing capabilities.
• Professional and approachable manner.

What's on Offer:

• A competitive salary package.
• 22 days of annual leave, plus additional leave during the Christmas period and all statutory bank holidays.
• Access to a healthcare benefits scheme.
• ...and much more.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a highly confidential chat.