Family Legal Secretary, Birmingham

Family Legal Secretary

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Department: Family Law

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

A well-established law firm based in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced and organised Family Legal Secretary to support a busy Family Law department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners handling a range of family matters including divorce, children matters, financial remedy proceedings, and domestic abuse cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can manage sensitive matters with discretion and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners within the Family Department
• Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence, court documents, and attendance notes
• Managing diaries, appointments, and court hearing dates
• Preparing legal bundles and filing documents with the court
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, emails, and telephone enquiries
• Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, and external agencies professionally and confidentially
• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Assisting with billing, invoicing, and general file management
• Ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Family Law
• Strong audio typing and document production skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Professional and empathetic communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Desirable

• Experience preparing court bundles
• Familiarity with legal aid procedures
• Knowledge of family court processes and terminology

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Central Birmingham location with excellent transport links
• Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.