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
* Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
* Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and wellbeing support.
* A friendly, collaborative working culture with opportunities for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce, format, and amend legal documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
* Create and maintain court bundles, hearing packs, and manage e-filing and submissions to court portals.
* Support property litigation workflows and ensure key dates are diarised and actioned.
* Provide accurate digital dictation, copy typing, and transcription support.
* Manage file opening / closing, compliance checks, and matter administration.
* Organise diaries, schedule meetings, mediations, and conferences with clients, counsel, and third parties.
* Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling communications professionally and efficiently.
* Assist with billing, time recording, expenses, and team financial processes.
* Coordinate travel, events, and general team administration.
About You
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property.
* Excellent document production and digital dictation skills.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 and case management systems.
* Proactive, organised, and able to anticipate the needs of fee earners.
* Typically two or more years’ secretarial experience within a legal environment.
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