Birmingham city centre

up to £27,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

About the Firm

A well-established, award-winning,  Lexcel accredited, Legal 500 listed, law firm, established over 90 years ago, with offices throughout the West Midlands. The firm have steadily grown over the years, through 5 acquisitions and their continued investment in technology, as well as staff training and development ensures they remain a modern, forward-thinking employer, able to offer fabulous career prospects and development plans. 

The firm offer a very supportive, friendly, and professionally rewarding work environment, underpinned by enhanced family friendly policies and commitment to all staff’s wellbeing.  They do not have an “excessive hours culture” found in many larger firms doing similar quality work. They are very committed to giving employees a good work-life balance, allowing them to thrive at work.

The Private Client team is made up of around 15 people including Partners, Associates, Senior Associates, and support staff, across three offices. . 

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be supporting two fee earners in the Private Client / Wills and Probate Department, working alongside another legal secretary and a paralegal.

Duties will include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
• Assisting with the preparation of court documents and bundles
• Liaising with clients in person, by telephone and by email
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents 
• Diary management
• File opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files, photocopying and scanning

Who we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates are likely to have:

• Previous, up to date experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant supporting a private client team
• Excellent communication skills
• Accurate audio typing skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of using a legal case management system

This is a full-time, fully office based permanent job working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

What’s on offer:

Benefits include:

• 24 days’ annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
• Pension scheme with matching 4% contributions
• Life Assurance of 4x salary
• Discounts on personal conveyancing and wills
• Corporate discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, and days out
• Annual flu jabs
• Ongoing career development and CPD training, with ample opportunities for staff to build on their skills and experience

Note: Salary is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience.  The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge