Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their busy Property Litigation team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to support fee earners working on a wide range of property litigation matters including lease renewals, dilapidations, and possession claims.
You’ll work closely with a small team of fee earners, providing consistent, high-quality secretarial and administrative support. This role offers excellent exposure to a specialist area of law within a collaborative, professional environment.
Company Benefits:
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Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
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Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and wellbeing support.
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A friendly, collaborative working culture with opportunities for career growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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Produce, format, and amend legal documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
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Create and maintain court bundles, hearing packs, and manage e-filing and submissions to court portals.
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Support property litigation workflows and ensure key dates are diarised and actioned.
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Provide accurate digital dictation, copy typing, and transcription support.
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Manage file opening/closing, compliance checks, and matter administration.
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Organise diaries, schedule meetings, mediations, and conferences with clients, counsel, and third parties.
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Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling communications professionally and efficiently.
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Assist with billing, time recording, expenses, and team financial processes.
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Coordinate travel, events, and general team administration.
About You:
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Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property.
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Excellent document production and digital dictation skills.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.
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Proficient in Microsoft 365 and case management systems.
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Proactive, organised, and able to anticipate the needs of fee earners.
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Typically two or more years’ secretarial experience within a legal environment.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted
