Legal Secretary - Private Client, PPM

Anthony Collins Solicitors; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in community improvement is looking for a Legal Secretary in Birmingham to support the Court of Protection team. The role includes handling documentation, managing diaries, and client communication. Ideal candidates should have excellent secretarial skills, enthusiasm for various tasks, and the ability to work as part of a team. The position is full-time and offers the chance to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts society.

Qualifications

• Excellent secretarial skills required.
• Enthusiasm for various tasks is essential.
• Must be reliable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle documentation for the Court of Protection.
• Manage diary and file systems.
• Communicate with clients via phone and email.

Skills

Excellent secretarial skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to engage with various tasks

Reliability and ability to contribute as a team player

Confidence and sensitivity in building rapport

Education

Secretarial qualifications

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Legal Secretary - Private Client, PPM, Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About the role and team

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join our Court of Protection team at Anthony Collins.

The role primarily involves supporting fee earners in the Court of Protection Personal Planning and Management team, with opportunities to work across other private client teams including family, childcare, mental health, and wills and probate. The position requires close collaboration with secretarial colleagues to ensure consistent and efficient support across the team.

• Main responsibilities include:
• Handling documentation such as applications to the Court of Protection, court orders, and finance requests.
• Diary management.
• File management, including opening/closing files, compliance checks, and document scanning/saving.
• Communicating with clients and professionals via telephone and email.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent secretarial skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to engage with various tasks.
• Reliability and ability to contribute as a team player in a busy department.
• Confidence and sensitivity in building rapport with clients and third parties, managing expectations.
• Secretarial qualifications are preferred but not essential.

About the firm

Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm dedicated to "improving lives, communities, and society." For over 50 years, we have combined legal expertise with a commitment to excellence and long-term relationships rooted in our core values.

Our people and shared values distinguish us. We attract talented individuals inspired by our mission, motivated by our vision, and committed to positively influencing society and communities together.

Anthony Collins Solicitors is an Equal Opportunities employer, promoting equality regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.