Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Private Client Division. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as 22 days' holiday, healthcare schemes, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience in a legal secretarial role and possess strong communication and audio typing skills.

Benefits

22 days’ holiday, rising to 25

Healthcare benefit scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted legal fees for staff and family

Death in service provision

Auto-enrollment in the company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a legal or professional services secretarial role.
• Proficiency in audio typing and good communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and computer literacy are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence and audio typing.
• Assisting with file management and taking instructions from fee earners.
• Engaging clients and managing diaries.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in audio typing

Computer literacy

Education

Experience in a legal or professional services secretarial role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary, Private Client Division, £23,000 to £26,000, Birmingham.

You’ll be joining a regional law firm with a strong reputation, recognized in the Legal 500 and by leading chambers, thanks to their exceptional team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal (or professional services) secretarial role.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Drafting correspondence and audio typing
2. Assisting with file management and taking instructions from fee earners
3. Engaging clients and maintaining diaries
4. Handling administrative tasks such as photocopying, file storage, retrieval, and opening/closing files
5. Managing phone calls, making appointments, and providing excellent client care

Essential skills:

• Experience in a legal or professional services secretarial role
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Proficiency in audio typing and dictation
• Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 22 days’ holiday, rising to 25, plus additional days at Christmas and bank holidays
• Healthcare benefit scheme, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing services
• Discounted legal fees for staff and family
• Death in service provision
• Auto-enrollment in the company pension scheme

The firm offers a rewarding career with a focus on development, a supportive culture, and a commitment to work/life balance.

To apply or for more information, contact Theresa at 0121 454 1004 or [e-mail]. Reference: LEGAL SECRETARY/PRIVATE CLIENT.

Note: This job is active and accepting applications. eNL values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.