Litigation Secretary

Simpson Judge Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Litigation Legal Secretary to support their litigation team. Responsibilities include high-quality secretarial support, managing diaries, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary up to £30,000 along with generous benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Opportunities for learning and development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong typing and digital dictation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support.
• Preparing, amending, and formatting legal documents.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Handling telephone calls and email enquiries.
• File management and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with courts, counsel, experts, and clients.
• Assisting with billing and time recording.

Skills

Strong typing and digital dictation skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organised and able to work well under pressure

Proactive team player

Job description

Role: Litigation Legal Secretary
Location: Birmingham
Firm: Top Legal 500
Salary: up to £30,000

We at Simpson judge are currently working with a a top 200 UK law firm with a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and client-focused service. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Litigation Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our litigation solicitors and fee earners
• Preparing, amending, and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and court forms
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Handling telephone calls and email enquiries, ensuring excellent client care
• File management including digital dictation, filing, archiving, and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising with courts, counsel, experts, and clients as required
• Assisting with billing, time recording, and other financial processes

About You

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong typing and digital dictation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Organised, efficient, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive team player with a professional and approachable manner

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Opportunities for learning, development, and progression
• A supportive, collaborative working environment within a nationally recognised firm

If you would like to know more, or apply for the position, please contact Rory Brand @ Simpson Judge today.