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Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Pertemps Glasgow

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This full-time position offers a supportive legal environment where you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and paralegals. You will be responsible for preparing legal documents, managing client correspondence, and maintaining organized legal files. With a focus on quality and efficiency, this role is perfect for someone with a proactive mindset and a commitment to excellence. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth in your career.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Benefits
Flexible Working Arrangements
Career Growth Opportunities
Collaborative Working Environment

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally in conveyancing.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and format legal documents from digital dictation.
  • Manage legal files and assist solicitors with diary management.

Skills

Organisational Skills
Communication Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Client-focused Approach

Tools

Case Management Software
Digital Dictation Systems

Job description

Role: Conveyancing Legal Secretary
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: £28,000-£34,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in conveyancing? Do you have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join our client, a national law firm. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive legal environment. As a key part of the team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and paralegals, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of client transactions.

The Role:

  1. Preparing, transcribing, and formatting legal documents from digital dictation systems.
  2. Producing accurate and professionally presented documentation within tight deadlines.
  3. Handling client and professional correspondence, including answering telephone calls and liaising with solicitors, estate agents, and lenders.
  4. Managing legal files on the case management system and maintaining an organised filing system.
  5. Assisting solicitors and paralegals with diary management, including scheduling meetings and appointments.

About You:
  1. At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a conveyancing team.
  2. Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
  3. Excellent organisational and time-management abilities, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
  4. A proactive and team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  5. Experience with case management software and digital dictation systems.

Benefits:
  1. Competitive salary based on experience.
  2. Private healthcare benefits.
  3. A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  4. Flexible working arrangements - 3 days office-based, 2 from home.
  5. Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
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