Family Legal Secretary
Birmingham – £25,000 - £28,000
Legal Secretary - Family Department
Location: Redditch
Salary: upto £28,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Redditch
Salary: upto £28,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal PA to join their high-performing Family team in Redditch. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal secretary or PA to provide full support to Partners and Fee Earners, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the family department.
About the Role
In this fast-paced and varied position, you'll deliver a full range of secretarial services, including:
- Full diary and email management
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents
- Document production and complex amendments
- Client file management, including opening/closing and compliance checks
- Organising travel and meetings for legal professionals
- Handling client communications and document dispatch, including DocuSign
- Financial admin support, such as expenses and cheque requisitions
- Supporting the wider team with cover during absences
This role requires a forward-thinking, highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a professional, team-focused attitude.
What We're Looking For:
- Prior experience as a Legal PA or Secretary - Essential 2 years minimum in Family.
- Excellent document production skills, particularly in Word
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- A proactive and professional approach with strong organisational skills
- Strong IT skills - Outlook, Word, digital dictation (PowerPoint/Excel a plus)
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA who - please apply within.
Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Legal Support
- Type: Business Support
- Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Birmingham
- Reference: 1282001
