Legal Secretary - Litigation

LJ Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for their litigation team. The role requires strong administrative skills, a detail-oriented approach, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The firm offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 plus excellent benefits in a collaborative working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Professional development pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role in a professional services firm.
• Accurate typing skills with excellent attention to document formatting.
• Willingness to undertake training for Microsoft Word Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to litigation fee earners.
• Transcribe and prepare legal documents using digital dictation.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and travel coordination.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Organized and proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital dictation tools

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Litigation

Location: Birmingham (On Site)
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity:
Our client, a well-established and highly respected national law firm, is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join their growing litigation team. With five offices strategically located across the Midlands and East Anglia, they pride themselves on a one-team ethos, a collaborative culture, and longstanding client relationships built on trust, expertise, and commercial insight.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding support to fee earners and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality typing, secretarial, and administrative support to a busy team of litigation fee earners.
• Transcribe and prepare correspondence and legal documents using digital dictation and firm precedents.
• Operate case management systems, manage electronic filing, and maintain accurate client/matter files.
• Act as first point of contact for client document requests, handling compliance and secure storage procedures.
• Manage diaries, book appointments, arrange meetings, and coordinate travel as required.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, scan, e-fax, print, and photocopy documents.
• Support the preparation of bills and correspondence, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to firm protocols.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, supporting colleagues and sharing best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (or similar secretarial role within a professional services firm).
• Strong IT skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital dictation tools.
• Accurate typing skills and excellent attention to detail in spelling, punctuation, and document formatting.
• Professional communication style and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Organised, proactive, and flexible with a "can-do" attitude and team spirit.
• Willingness to undertake training and maintain up-to-date skills, including achieving Microsoft Word Accreditation (Intermediate).

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative working culture with clear professional development pathways.
• Be part of a leading national firm that truly values its people and clients.

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a forward-thinking, reputable firm with a strong team ethos, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion