Family Legal Secretary/Assistant Location: Birmingham Salary: DOE up to 28k The Firm A well-established multi-service law firm with a strong reputation in family law is seeking a proactive and highly organised Family Legal Secretary/assistant to join its busy department. The team undertakes a broad range of private and public family matters and is known for thorough case preparation and attention to detail. The Role This is a varied and hands-on role providing direct support to fee earners within the family department. The position offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility depending on experience and capability. Key Responsibilities Providing full secretarial and administrative support to solicitors Opening new client files and managing compliance procedures Booking Counsel, experts and court hearings Liaising with clients, Counsel, courts and third parties Perusing large volumes of evidence and preparing detailed, comprehensive notes Assisting with drafting court documents and correspondence Managing diaries and key dates Preparing court bundles (electronic and hard copy) Depending on experience, attending court to sit behind Counsel and assist during hearings Skills & Experience Previous legal secretarial/assistant experience (family law preferred but not essential) Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to review and summarise complex documents accurately Good d...