Legal Secretary

2i Recruit Ltd; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary for a busy Property Litigation team in Birmingham. The role involves producing legal documents, managing court submissions, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in a legal setting, strong document production skills, and a client-focused approach. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally in litigation or property.
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.
• Typically two or more years' secretarial experience within a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce, format, and amend legal documents including pleadings and witness statements.
• Create and maintain court bundles and manage e-filing.
• Organise diaries, schedule meetings, and act as first point of contact for clients.

Skills

Document production

Digital dictation

Attention to detail

Client communication

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Organisational skills

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.