Family Legal Secretary

Family Legal Secretary – Birmingham

Are you an organised and proactive Legal Secretary looking to progress your career in Family and Childcare Law?

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.

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.

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.

Key Duties

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• Audio typing and document production using digital dictation
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• Preparing legal correspondence and court documentation
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• Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate records
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• Handling telephone enquiries from clients, barristers, experts and third parties
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• Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings for lawyers and senior team members
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• Assisting clients and visitors attending the office
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• Supporting Legal Aid administration, including CCMS applications
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• Processing fee notes, invoices and expert payments
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• Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
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• Providing wider administrative support to the Family & Childcare Department
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About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

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• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator
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• Experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or a related legal discipline (advantageous but not essential)
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• Fast and accurate typing skills
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• Excellent spelling, grammar and attention to detail
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• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
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• A professional and client-focused approach
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• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Why Apply?

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.

You will benefit from ongoing training, career development opportunities and a collaborative team culture where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Benefits Package

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• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Additional Christmas and New Year closure days
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• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
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• Birthday leave
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• Pension scheme with employer contributions
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• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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• Optional Benenden Healthcare membership
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• Firm-provided laptop
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• Structured training and career development
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• Annual appraisals and salary reviews
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• Dedicated administrative support and telephony team
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• Summer and Christmas staff events
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• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
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Apply Now

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

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