Legal Secretary for National Firm

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary for a full-time, hybrid role in Birmingham. This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic team at a national law firm, providing essential secretarial support in either Personal Injury or Corporate and Governance sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing communications, coordinating meetings, and overseeing document management. With a competitive salary of up to £28,000, this role is perfect for individuals with strong organisational and communication skills looking to thrive in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a professional services environment.
• High competency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team’s inbox and coordinate meetings efficiently.
• Oversee document drafting, production, and management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office

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Legal Secretary for National Firm, Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid, full-time permanent role based in Birmingham, offering up to £28,000 per annum depending on experience. A fantastic opportunity to work for a national law firm as a legal secretary within either Personal Injury or Corporate and Governance has just become available! Based in Birmingham City Centre, the successful applicant will work alongside other members of the team, providing outstanding secretarial support. Key responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Managing the team’s inbox in an efficient and proactive manner
2. Coordinating meetings, both internal and external, booking rooms and facilities, and liaising with attendees to ensure all relevant equipment is in place
3. National and international travel management including arranging hotels, flights, and transfers
4. Overseeing document drafting, production, and management
5. Organising fee-earner meetings, including preparing agendas and collating papers
6. File management; archiving, opening and closing files, and ensuring all documents are electronically filed and in line with file management best practice
7. Overseeing the end-to-end billing process, including creating standard bills and disbursements, raising credit notes, and amending narratives
8. Providing general administrative support to the fee earners, and supporting projects on an ad-hoc basis when required, for example managing bundles and assisting during team events

Prospective applicants must have excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, an adaptable and flexible approach, and excel working as part of a team. They must also have previous experience working in a similar role within a professional services environment, and have a high competency for Microsoft Office.