Job description
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
• Audio typing and document production using digital dictation
• Preparing legal correspondence and court documentation
• Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate records
• Handling telephone enquiries from clients, barristers, experts and third parties
• Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings for lawyers and senior team members
• Assisting clients and visitors attending the office
• Supporting Legal Aid administration, including CCMS applications
• Processing fee notes, invoices and expert payments
• Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
• Providing wider administrative support to the Family & Childcare Department
About You
To be successful, you will ideally have:
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator
• Experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or a related legal discipline (advantageous but not essential)
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Excellent spelling, grammar and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• A professional and client-focused approach
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas and New Year closure days
• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
• Birthday leave
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Optional Benenden Healthcare membership
• Firm-provided laptop
• Structured training and career development
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews
• Dedicated administrative support and telephony team
• Summer and Christmas staff events
• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
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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