Overview
An excellent opportunity for a proactive and self‑motivated Legal Secretary to join our leading Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) team in Birmingham. You will provide high‑quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring smooth running of client matters and contributing to the team’s success. A regular office presence is required, with flexibility for hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management, document production and file management.
* Prepare correspondence and legal documents to a high standard.
* Liaise confidently with clients, colleagues and external parties.
* Manage billing processes and maintain accurate records.
* Ensure compliance with Gateley’s policies and procedures.
The Team
Our national CDR team handles a wide variety of commercial disputes for a diverse client base, including asset finance litigation, shareholder and boardroom disputes, professional negligence, breach of contract, restrictive covenants and private wealth disputes. We work with private individuals and large corporates on both national and international matters.
About the Person
* Minimum 12 months’ experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a varied workload.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Competitive remuneration package with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. Extensive learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform. My Flex rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and other benefits. Perks at Work/Home provide a range of retail benefits and access to a Community Online Academy, free courses, fitness, coding, languages and more.
Diversity, Inclusion and Well‑Being
We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability or culture. We are proud recipients of The Law Society’s gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and Stonewall Diversity Champions.
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