Legal Secretary

2i Recruit Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a proactive Legal Secretary to support a busy Property Litigation team. The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse property litigation matters within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a legal setting, strong document production skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A comprehensive benefits package is provided along with a hybrid working model that allows for both office and remote work.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Typically two or more years’ secretarial experience within a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce, format, and amend legal documents including pleadings and applications.
• Create and maintain court bundles, hearing packs, and manage e-filing.
• Support property litigation workflows to ensure key dates are managed.
• Provide accurate digital dictation, copy typing, and transcription support.
• Manage file opening/closing, compliance checks, and matter administration.
• Organise diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate communications.
• Assist with billing, time recording, expenses, and team financial processes.

Skills

Document production

Digital dictation

Attention to detail

Client communication

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their busy Property Litigation team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to support fee earners working on a wide range of property litigation matters including lease renewals, dilapidations, and possession claims.

You’ll work closely with a small team of fee earners, providing consistent, high-quality secretarial and administrative support. This role offers excellent exposure to a specialist area of law within a collaborative, professional environment.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and wellbeing support.
• A friendly, collaborative working culture with opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, format, and amend legal documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
• Create and maintain court bundles, hearing packs, and manage e-filing and submissions to court portals.
• Support property litigation workflows and ensure key dates are diarised and actioned.
• Provide accurate digital dictation, copy typing, and transcription support.
• Manage file opening / closing, compliance checks, and matter administration.
• Organise diaries, schedule meetings, mediations, and conferences with clients, counsel, and third parties.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling communications professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with billing, time recording, expenses, and team financial processes.
• Coordinate travel, events, and general team administration.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property.
• Excellent document production and digital dictation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and case management systems.
• Proactive, organised, and able to anticipate the needs of fee earners.
• Typically two or more years’ secretarial experience within a legal environment.