Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Edinburgh

circa £27,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established Edinburgh based legal firm with a fantastic reputation.

You will work on a 121 basis, supporting a Solicitor within the highly successful Private Client department. 

Although applications are preferred from experienced private client Legal Secretaries, getting the right person for the role is the most important thing so we also welcome applications from candidates with some legal secretarial experience and the willingness to learn and develop within a private client environment.

Legal Secretarial experience is essential, Private Client training will be provided for the right candidate.

Consideration will be given to candidates looking for full-time employment, or 4 days per week.

Duties include:

·      Supporting the fee earner with administration of estates, completing legal forms such as inheritance tax returns, and completing executry accounts

·      Communicating and assisting clients on behalf of the fee earner

·      Collating legal papers

·      Managing diaries, and making appointments

·      Drafting Wills, Codicils & Powers of Attorney from dictation

·      Making calls as requested to ascertain shareholdings etc

·      Ensuring general organisation and smooth running of matters

Essential criteria:

·      Previous experience of working as a Legal Secretary (ideally within a Private Client Department)

·      Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills

·      Excellent IT skills including MS Office and digital dictation

·      Excellent communication skills with the ability to form rapport with clients

·      Proactive with excellent organisational skills

Please apply with a copy of your CV in the first instance.