Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

A leading national law firm is looking for a Legal Secretary to join its Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. The role involves high‑quality secretarial and administrative support within a busy, collaborative disputes practice.

• Support fee‑earners across a broad range of commercial dispute matters, ensuring the smooth running of client files, documents, correspondence, diaries and billing processes.
• Manage diaries, produce documents, maintain file systems, prepare correspondence and legal documents.
• Coordinate with clients and external parties, support billing processes and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the wider success of the team by providing reliable and proactive administrative support.

• At least 12 months’ experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Previous experience within litigation or dispute resolution is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence liaising with clients, colleagues and external parties.
• Good document production and file management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case‑management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional, proactive and reliable approach.

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• High‑quality commercial dispute resolution work.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Strong training and development opportunities.
• Clear long‑term career support.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Regular office presence with flexibility.