Department and Location
CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)
Birmingham
Description
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our market leading CSG team that works with over 40+ insurance companies and self‑insured corporates across the UK. As a Legal Secretary, you will be supporting our wider Secretarial team and Lawyers at DAC Beachcroft with day‑to‑day administration support to ensure our clients get the best service possible. You’ll play a key role in supporting a large team, with a varied workload that includes document preparation, billing, finance queries, payment requests, and diary management. If you have previous secretarial experience and thrive working in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you, within a collaborative and supportive team.
What you will do
* Type and proofread legal documents from digital dictation and speech recognition.
* Prepare paper/electronic bundles and use of e‑bundling software.
* Filing, scanning, copying and archiving.
* Book travel and arrange client meetings.
* Access internal/external portals to upload/download documents.
* Support lawyers with admin tasks and deadlines.
* Liaise with the team to keep workflows on track.
* Assist with billing and financial queries.
* Maintain accurate client data and update systems.
* Contribute to ad hoc business development and communication activities (creating branded PowerPoint presentations, contact reports, mail merges in Word, etc.).
Who you are
* Prior experience as Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, or similar is essential, ideally within the legal or professional services sector.
* Hold a secretarial NVQ/Diploma or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
* Highly skilled in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Skilled in audio typing with demonstrable experience.
* Good knowledge of financial/billing practices and processes.
* Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
* Client‑focused with excellent organisational and communication skills.
* A collaborative team player with a flexible, can‑do attitude.
* Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
What’s in it for you
* High levels of flexibility and a great work‑life balance.
* A well‑rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits).
* Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
* In‑person and remote social events.
* Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.
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