Family Legal Secretary

Bell Cornwall Recruitment • Birmingham, West Midlands (County) • Posted July 14, 2026

About the Role

Family Legal Secretary

Private Family Law

Ref: BCR/JP/32389b

Birmingham

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (Depending on Experience)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Birmingham. The role involves providing support across a varied caseload, working closely with fee earners and assisting with matters, including Divorce, Financial Remedies, Child Arrangements, and related family law issues.

Family Legal Secretary Responsibilities:

Preparing legal correspondence, court documents, and bundles
Managing fee earners' diaries, appointments, and key court dates
Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with firm procedures
Communicating with clients, courts, barristers, and third parties
Assisting with Legal Aid applications and ensuring compliance requirements are metEssential skills:

Must have minimum of 1 year's experience with...