Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support Partners and Legal Advisors in Birmingham. This full-time position involves a variety of secretarial tasks, from document management to client communication, requiring a proactive and organised individual. Join a high-performing team and enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Legal PA or Secretary required.
• Strong document production skills essential.
• Proactive with excellent organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and emails for legal professionals.
• Draft legal documents and manage client files.
• Provide financial admin support and handle client communications.

Skills

Document production

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Digital dictation

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Legal Secretary

Birmingham – £26,000 - £28,000

Legal Secretary
Location:Birmingham / Hybrid (2 days in the office)
Salary:£26K-£28K + Excellent Benefits
Contract:Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Level:Intermediate

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to join their high-performing team in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal secretary or PA to provide full support to Partners and Legal Advisors, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

About the Role

In this fast-paced and varied position, you'll deliver a full range of Legal Secretarial duties and services, including:

Full diary and email management

Drafting correspondence and legal documents

Document production and complex amendments

Client file management, including opening/closing and compliance checks

Organising travel and meetings for legal professionals

Handling client communications and document dispatch, including DocuSign

Financial admin support, such as expenses and cheque requisitions

Supporting the wider team with cover during absences

This role requires a forward-thinking, highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a professional, team-focused attitude.

What We’re Looking For

Prior experience as a Legal PA or Secretary - Essential 2 years minimum (those without this unfortunately will not be considered)

Excellent document production skills, particularly in Word

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

A proactive and professional approach with strong organisational skills

Strong IT skills – Outlook, Word, digital dictation (PowerPoint/Excel a plus)

Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA who - please apply within