Family Legal Secretary
24 days ago
Birmingham
Family Legal Secretary – Birmingham \n Are you an organised and proactive Legal Secretary looking to progress your career in Family and Childcare Law? \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family & Childcare Legal Secretary to join a well-established and expanding legal team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced solicitors and legal professionals within a supportive, forward-thinking and paperless environment. \n This position would suit an experienced Legal Secretary or Administrator with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in family and childcare matters. \n As a key member of the team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, helping Fee Earners manage their caseloads effectively while ensuring clients receive an exceptional level of service. \n Key Duties \n\n • Audio typing and document production using digital dictation\n, • Preparing legal correspondence and court documentation\n, • Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate records\n, • Handling telephone enquiries from clients, barristers, experts and third parties\n, • Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings for lawyers and senior team members\n, • Assisting clients and visitors attending the office\n, • Supporting Legal Aid administration, including CCMS applications\n, • Processing fee notes, invoices and expert payments\n, • Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements\n, • Providing wider administrative support to the Family & Childcare Department\n\n About You \n To be successful, you will ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator\n, • Experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or a related legal discipline (advantageous but not essential)\n, • Fast and accurate typing skills\n, • Excellent spelling, grammar and attention to detail\n, • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities\n, • A professional and client-focused approach\n, • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n\n Why Apply? \n This firm has invested heavily in modern technology and operates within a fully digital, paperless environment, giving employees the tools and support needed to thrive. \n You will benefit from ongoing training, career development opportunities and a collaborative team culture where your contribution is genuinely valued. \n Benefits Package \n\n • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Additional Christmas and New Year closure days\n, • Increased holiday entitlement with length of service\n, • Birthday leave\n, • Pension scheme with employer contributions\n, • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme\n, • Optional Benenden Healthcare membership\n, • Firm-provided laptop\n, • Structured training and career development\n, • Annual appraisals and salary reviews\n, • Dedicated administrative support and telephony team\n, • Summer and Christmas staff events\n, • Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives\n\n Apply Now \n If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, Family Legal Secretary, Childcare Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator seeking a new opportunity in Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you please contact Rebecca Healey or apply online \n #INDGEMN