Private Client Legal Secretary
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Due to Growth our Client based in Birmingham is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to support a busy Private Client team based at their offices in Birmingham.
The role and opportunity
This is a new role in which you will be providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the division, including the effective management and progressing of client matters, word processing/handling of dictations, opening/closing files and having regular contact with clients and key stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who is very much a team player, that possesses excellent interpersonal skills – both in person and over the telephone – and enjoys building relations with others. Given the demands of a busy team, you will be organised and self-sufficient whilst being able to show initiative and a proactive attitude where needed. Proficient in all aspects of information and communications technology, you will be committed to client service and delivering high quality work.
The team
As our largest division of 40 people, comprising seven partners and 17 fee earners plus support staff, we have a Private Client presence across all our six offices in Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Telford, Ludlow and Kidderminster. The team is well recognised in the Legal 500, offering a range of services including tax advice, Court of Protection work and trusts administration.
The division continues to prosper having enjoyed a record financial year last year, growth of the team and taking on high net worth clients and work in all specialist areas of work.
We collaborate with colleagues across other sectors and are keen to strengthen our successes in this area. Our approach centres around giving clients a clear view of the risks and opportunity, down to earth advice and working together to overcome any issues in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
There’s a great vibe in the Birmingham office, and you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive office of eight people including two partners which continues to grow. Including this role, the Private Client team in Birmingham comprises four fee earners and secretarial support
More Information
- Address Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
