Legal Admin Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Cupar; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 30k pro rata

26 days leave pro rata

Pension scheme

Opportunity to work with Partners

Autonomous role

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Legal Administrative Assistant for a well-established law firm in Cupar. The role is 28 hours per week, fully office based, with a pro rata salary of £30,000 and 26 days annual leave pro rata.

You will support day-to-day administrative processes, liaise with clients and suppliers, and work closely with the Partners. The ideal candidate will have prior legal admin experience, exceptional organisation, and the ability to manage a varied workload independently

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal administrative role or similar professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administering third-party contracts.
• Handling utilities and supplier administration.
• Updating and maintaining insurance documentation.
• Supporting banking and cash room processes.
• Carrying out AML administration and compliance checks.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Providing general administrative support to the Partners.
• Liaising confidently with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders by telephone and email.
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Independent worker

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant

30,000 Pro Rata

Location: Cupar
Hours: 28 hours per week (3-4 days per week)
Working Pattern: Fully Office Based

A well-established legal firm in Cupar is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a varied role and taking ownership of key administrative responsibilities within a professional office environment.

Working closely with the firm's Partners, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of administrative processes. This is a standalone position that requires someone who is confident, reliable and able to manage a diverse workload independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and administering third-party contracts
• Handling utilities and supplier administration
• Updating and maintaining insurance documentation
• Supporting banking and cash room processes
• Carrying out AML (Anti-Money Laundering) administration and compliance checks
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Providing general administrative support to the Partners
• Liaising confidently with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders by telephone and email
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within a legal administrative role, or a similar professional services environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively
• Experience within legal, medical or dental environments would be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of AML procedures and compliance processes would be beneficial

Benefits

• Salary of 30,000 pro rata
• 26 days annual leave pro rata
• Workplace pension scheme
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners
• Varied and autonomous role within a respected local firm

If you are a detail-focused administrator who enjoys taking ownership of responsibilities and thrives in a professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.