Legal Secretary

Conveyancing & Private Client Legal Secretary

Ayr

24,000 - 28,000 annually (depending on experience)

Full time, Monday-Friday

Reporting to Head of Residential Property

Are you looking for a new legal secretary role in conveyancing?

Reed is currently working with an exciting and dynamic law firm based in Ayr, who are looking for a Conveyancing and Private Client Legal Secretaries.

Ideally, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated legal professional with experience in either/or residential conveyancing and private client law, that can strengthen the team and provide secretarial support to fee earners.

The responsibilities of the role will be:

• Providing support to fee earners in the conveyancing/private client department.
• Completing LBTT returns.
• Producing conveyancing documentation like offers, missives, dispositions, discharges etc.
• Drafting wills, powers of attorney, guardianships etc.
• Audio and copy typing documents and drafting legal documents.
• Liaising with clients over the phone and in person, taking details and arranging meetings with them when required.
• Using case management system to support the preparation of documents and letters.
• Meeting and greeting clients at the office.
• Completing general office admin work.

To succeed in the role, you must:

• Have previous experience as a legal secretary (or in supportive legal roles).
• Have a good working knowledge of residential or commercial conveyancing, or private client law.
• Be proficient at audio and copy typing.
• Have experience drafting legal documents.
• Be familiar with case management software e.g., Denovo.
• Be warm and approachable to colleagues and clients at all times.
• Have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Have strong general administrative skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a busy team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for any experienced legal secretary looking to join an active and busy firm.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply with a copy of your CV below.

Good luck!