Legal Secretary
CV-LibraryCV1, Coventry, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 28 April 2026
Apply NowLegal Secretary – 2 roles
1. 1 x Family Law Legal Secretary
2. 1 x Commercial Legal Secretary Conveyancing Location: Warwickshire Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 Hours: Full-time, office-based Type: Permanent
About the Role
A well-established, highly respected law firm in Coventry is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join their busy Family Law department. This is a key support role working closely with solicitors on a mix of private family matters, including divorce, finances, and children work.
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing full secretarial support to the Family Law team
* Preparing legal documents, bundles, court forms and correspondence
* Audio typing, digital dictation and document production
* Managing diaries, appointments and case administration
* Liaising with clients, courts and external agencies
* Handling confidential information with professionalism
* Supporting fee-earners to ensure smooth case progression
What We’re Looking For
* Experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Family Law Secretary, or Legal PA
* Strong knowledge of Family Law processes (private family preferred)
* Fast, accurate typing and excellent document formatting
* Confident communicator with a calm, professional manner
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
Why Join This Firm?
* Long-standing, reputable practice with a supportive culture
* Stable, friendly team with excellent staff retention
* Genuine development opportunities
* Modern office environment
* A role where you’re truly valued — not just another number
BENEFITS
Benefits • 23 days holiday with 1 day off for your birthday as an additional day. • Holiday increase with each year of service after 5 years • Pension • Dress down on the last working day of the month. 1 • Subsidized legal fees • Training funding support/professional development • Company sick pay • Cycle to work scheme • Eyecare vouchers • Flu jab voucher • Refer a friend scheme
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant with a background in Family Law, we’d love to hear from you.
You can be based in Coventry or Kenilworth, with easy access from a wide 1-hour radius including:
Warwick, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby, Banbury, Solihull, Birmingham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Worcester, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Smethwick, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Daventry, Northampton, Towcester, Southam, Kineton, Wellesbourne, Shipston-on-Stour, Alcester, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Knowle, Dorridge, Shirley, Kings Heath, Moseley, Harborne, Edgbaston, Balsall Common, Meriden, Berkswell, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley, Burton-upon-Trent, Swadlincote
1. 1 x Family Law Legal Secretary
2. 1 x Commercial Legal Secretary Conveyancing Location: Warwickshire Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 Hours: Full-time, office-based Type: Permanent
About the Role
A well-established, highly respected law firm in Coventry is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join their busy Family Law department. This is a key support role working closely with solicitors on a mix of private family matters, including divorce, finances, and children work.
Reed’s algorithm prioritises keyword density in the first lines — so we’ve front-loaded all the right terms.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing full secretarial support to the Family Law team
* Preparing legal documents, bundles, court forms and correspondence
* Audio typing, digital dictation and document production
* Managing diaries, appointments and case administration
* Liaising with clients, courts and external agencies
* Handling confidential information with professionalism
* Supporting fee-earners to ensure smooth case progression
What We’re Looking For
* Experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Family Law Secretary, or Legal PA
* Strong knowledge of Family Law processes (private family preferred)
* Fast, accurate typing and excellent document formatting
* Confident communicator with a calm, professional manner
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
Why Join This Firm?
* Long-standing, reputable practice with a supportive culture
* Stable, friendly team with excellent staff retention
* Genuine development opportunities
* Modern office environment
* A role where you’re truly valued — not just another number
BENEFITS
Benefits • 23 days holiday with 1 day off for your birthday as an additional day. • Holiday increase with each year of service after 5 years • Pension • Dress down on the last working day of the month. 1 • Subsidized legal fees • Training funding support/professional development • Company sick pay • Cycle to work scheme • Eyecare vouchers • Flu jab voucher • Refer a friend scheme
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant with a background in Family Law, we’d love to hear from you.
You can be based in Coventry or Kenilworth, with easy access from a wide 1-hour radius including:
Warwick, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby, Banbury, Solihull, Birmingham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Worcester, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Smethwick, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Daventry, Northampton, Towcester, Southam, Kineton, Wellesbourne, Shipston-on-Stour, Alcester, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Knowle, Dorridge, Shirley, Kings Heath, Moseley, Harborne, Edgbaston, Balsall Common, Meriden, Berkswell, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley, Burton-upon-Trent, Swadlincote