Legal Secretary

Job Title: Legal Secretary (Residential conveyancing dept)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Location: Edinburgh/City Centre

Are you a meticulous and organised individual with a passion for the legal field? We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a reputable legal/residential property team. If you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be your next opportunity.

About the Role:

You will provide support primarily for one of the Partners in a residential property department but also for other Partners and solicitors when required. Your responsibilities will include regular use of digital dictation to produce a variety of correspondence, forms and documents. General administrative work related to conveyancing transactions is also a key part of the role which will include managing documentation, opening new matters and files. Polite, efficient communication with clients is essential.

About the Client:

Our client is a distinguished law firm with a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal services. With a focus on personal, attentive service, they pride themselves on their commitment to clients. You will be joining a dedicated team that values expertise and professionalism.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch)
• Office based Heriot Row, Edinburgh

Key Duties:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support.
• Audio typing to include general correspondence as well as preparing and formatting legal documents.
• Maintaining and organising case files and client records.
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
• Taking telephone messages from clients and other professionals

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within residential property law.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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