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Posted 21 July, 2026

Legal Secretary - Family Law

Talk Staff
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary for their Family Department based in Birmingham. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced secretary to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

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To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

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  • Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Secretary
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  • Experience & Knowledge of Family Law
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  • Proven audiotyping experience
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  • Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
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  • Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
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  • Strong organisational skills
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  • High attention to detail
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Within this position, you'll also be:

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  • Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
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  • Completing forms and drafting documents
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  • Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
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  • Opening & closing of client files
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  • Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
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  • Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
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  • Handling initial client enquiries
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  • Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
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  • Attending team meetings as required
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  • Covering reception as required
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Salary & Working Hours

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Salary is £24,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependant on experience

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Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch

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Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

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Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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See our website for more details and jobs available -

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