NBB Waldrons Solicitors is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team based at our Harborne office.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to become part of a supportive and professional legal team. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, while delivering an excellent experience for our clients.
This is a fully office-based role in our Harborne office, working within a busy and well-established Private Client department handling matters including wills, probate, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
About the Role
* Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and other client communications
* Audio typing and transcription of dictations with a high level of accuracy
* Managing diaries, appointments and emails using Microsoft Outlook
* Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts
* Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems
* Supporting administrative tasks including data entry and document management
* Assisting with spreadsheets and tracking information using Microsoft Excel
* Prioritising workloads effectively to support fee earners and meet deadlines
About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in producing accurate, professional work.
The successful candidate will have:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client, or in a similar role within a law firm
* Excellent audio typing skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong administrative and organisational abilities
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
* A professional, reliable and client-focused approach
* A positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
About Us
NBB Waldrons is a long-established law firm with deep roots in the Black Country and a growing presence across the wider West Midlands, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and London.
Formed through the coming together of Waldrons Solicitors and NBB Law, we combine more than 200 years of legal heritage with a modern, forward-thinking approach. We support individuals, families and businesses with clear, practical legal advice when it matters most.
We are proud of our roots and excited about our future, offering the personal service of a traditional law firm alongside a modern and progressive approach to growth and innovation.
What We Offer
We offer a genuinely competitive benefits package including:
* Bonus opportunities
* 31 days holiday (bank holidays, plus Christmas Closedown)
* Your birthday off
* Additional long service leave
* Employee Cashplan
* Refer-a-colleague bonus scheme
* Discounted legal fees
* Pension scheme
* Dress for Your Day policy
* Two paid volunteering days each year
NBB Waldrons is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. xsngvjr We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or religion.
If you are looking for a Legal Secretary opportunity within a supportive and professional Private Client team based in our Harborne office, we would love to hear from you.