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Family Legal Secretary
Our client is seeking an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join their busy and dynamic team based in Birmingham.
The firm offers an excellent range of benefits to include generous annual leave with a Christmas shutdown, private healthcare, annual appraisals and salary reviews, ongoing training and career development opportunities, and a variety of additional employee incentives.
Type of Work for this Family Legal Secretary Role
- Type correspondence, legal documents, and other materials from digital dictation or other sources as required.
- Complete electronic filing and maintain accurate digital records in accordance with firm procedures.
- Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, Counsel, experts, and other third parties in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain and manage appointment diaries for Fee Earners and senior members of the team.
- Welcome and assist clients and visitors to the office, ensuring a professional and positive experience.
- Ensure compliance with all office procedures, policies, and protocols as outlined in the Practice Manual, including any updates or amendments.
- Process and manage CCMS Legal Aid applications and related matters.
- Prepare and action fee notes and deal with matters relating to experts' invoices.
- Undertake any other administrative or secretarial duties as reasonably required to support the efficient operation of the team.
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Benefits for this Family Legal Secretary Role
- Birthday leave
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Ongoing training and development.
- Supportive supervision from mentors.
- Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
- Parties for Summer and Christmas.
- Additional perks and benefits.
- Competitive training packages.
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About the Firm
The Firm is a nationally recognised practice ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and featured in The Times Best Law Firms for 2023, 2024, and 2025. With over 20 years of excellence, the Firm serves clients in both privately and publicly funded matters. Holding Lexcel and Children Law accreditations and highly rated on ReviewSolicitors and Glassdoor, the Firm has a nationwide team of 200+ professionals and continues to expand through strategic growth and acquisitions
If you're a Family Legal Secretary looking for your next move in a supportive and renowned Firm, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference.
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