Legal Secretary - Residential

We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established Scottish based firm who are looking to appoint a new Secretary to join their Residential Conveyancing Team in Perth.

Working as part of a small team you will provide comprehensive secretarial support to the fee earners to maximise their availability for legal work.

This is an organisation which focuses on recruiting talented individuals, they appreciate work / life balance whilst diversity and inclusion plays an integral part of their business. They are fully committed to supporting an inclusive environment, where people feel truly valued to reach their full potential.

Your main duties & responsibilities will include:

• Provide full secretarial support to the Residential Conveyancing Team
• Provide timely and accurate completion of varied documentation and correspondence as allocated by the Support Manager in accordance with the fee earner instructions and appropriate department styles
• Manage any external and internal calls in a professional and polite manner
• Provide accurate noting and delivery of messages written and oral to the appropriate person
• Assisting fee earners with administration as required such as form filling
• Liaise with Support Manager to help plan allocation of work
• Effective use of the firm’s IT systems to maximise efficiency
• Support the firm in its intention to continually grow and develop the practice in all areas
• Strive to provide excellence of service to all clients
• Take a pro-active approach to the work carried out for clients
• Be alert to any problems being experienced by clients and react positively to these
• Take responsibility for noticing client care problems and for solving these
• Work towards clear objectives that support fee earners in the twin aims of generating and delivering client work
• Take part constructively in the performance review process and undertake agreed training and development activities

To be considered for this opportunity, we are looking for the following background and/or experience:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary working within a busy Residential Conveyancing Department
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with audio and copy typing
• Effective time management skills with the ability to work to dedicated timescales and deadlines
• Confidence dealing with clients and colleagues of all levels
• Strong technical capability
• Committed to providing a first-class service at all times
• Natural positive and proactive attitude

Reward

• Starting salary will depend upon experience, and our client is open to discussing this
• Full Time, Permanent position working Monday to Friday 9-5pm
• This is a office based role
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• … and so much more!
• This will only be a 1 stage interview process!

Next Steps

For further information, please apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Recruitment ASAP. Our client is looking to interview and recruit these positions as soon as possible.

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Equal Opportunities

Utopian Professional Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.