Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-regarded law firm in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent job within a busy Private Client department, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in a supportive environment. This position provides a varied workload, long-term career prospects and the opportunity to further develop your legal support skills within an established team.
About the Role
As a Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting the Private Client team with the efficient management of client matters and day-to-day operations. This is a varied and rewarding job that would suit an organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering high standards of client service and administrative support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a central point of support for fee earners across the Private Client department
- Managing diaries, appointments and scheduling requirements to ensure efficient workflow
- Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts
- Supporting the department with document management and administrative processes
- Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems
- Preparing legal correspondence and documentation to a high standard
- Audio typing and transcription of dictations with accuracy and attention to detail
- Assisting with data entry and maintaining accurate client records
- Supporting reporting and information tracking using Microsoft Excel
- Managing incoming communications and responding appropriately where required
- Prioritising workloads effectively to ensure deadlines are met
- Providing general administrative assistance to support the wider team
About You
To be successful in this Legal Secretary job, you will have previous experience working within a legal support environment and be confident managing a varied workload. You will enjoy working as part of a team while maintaining a proactive and professional approach to your responsibilities. Strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering excellent client service are essential.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Private Client Legal Secretary or within a similar legal support position
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional approach when handling confidential and sensitive information
- Positive and collaborative attitude with a strong client-focused mindset
Benefits and Rewards
As well as joining a supportive legal team, the successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package designed to support wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance.
- Performance-related incentives
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Additional leave benefits
- Health and wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee reward and recognition initiatives
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
About the Firm
The employer is a well-regarded law firm known for providing high-quality legal services to private individuals and businesses. The firm prides itself on delivering practical advice, excellent client care and a professional yet supportive working environment.
The successful candidate will join an established Private Client team where collaboration, attention to detail and client service are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a stable and growing legal practice.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Legal Secretary job in Birmingham.
If you would like to learn more about this Legal Secretary opportunity or discuss other legal positions, please contact Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group on 07950 196168 or email gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com for a confidential discussion.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland within the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note that salary levels and experience requirements are provided as a guide.