New Legal Assistant Opportunity in Birmingham! (ID:24696)
Job Role
All Jobs
Contract Type
Perm
Location
UK
Salary
£27,000 - £29,000
Date Added
21/04/2026
Date Expires
19/05/2026
Industry
Business Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm, supporting their busy team on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will play a key part in keeping the team running smoothly while delivering high-quality support.
The role:
You will provide dedicated administrative and organisational support to fee earners, ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately, and to a consistently high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel.
- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and court bundles.
- Maintaining and organising case files, ensuring accurate electronic filing and compliance with internal systems.
- Acting as a professional point of contact for clients and colleagues, handling queries with discretion.
- Supporting multiple fee earners, prioritising workloads and meeting tight deadlines.
- Assisting with matter management and billing processes.
About you:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or in a similar role within a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, confidential approach.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and changing workload.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (experience with legal systems is beneficial).
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and gain valuable experience within a well-regarded firm.
If you have any queries about the role, contact Alice on 0121 633 4443. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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