Legal Administrator

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Glasgow seeks an experienced Legal Administrator to support a busy private client team. This full-time position involves managing calls, diary management, and performing a variety of administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have legal administration experience and strong organizational skills. The salary is up to £28,000 p/a, with working hours from Monday to Friday in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a private client team.
• Excellent service provision to clients.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound calls and inquiries professionally.
• Set up appointments and manage team diaries.
• Support solicitors and paralegals with administrative tasks.
• Open new files and conduct AML checks.
• Register powers of attorney and prepare fee notes.

Skills

Legal administration experience

Call handling

Proficiency in Microsoft Packages

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Proactive attitude

Tools

Digital dictation

Internal case management systems

Job description

Legal Administrator – Glasgow – Salary up to £28,000 p/a +

Are you an experienced Legal Administrator looking for a new opportunity?
Do you have experience supporting a busy, Private Client team?
Are you eager to join a leading, growing firm in Glasgow City Centre?

We are eager to speak to experienced legal administrators with private client experience, who are looking for a new opportunity in Glasgow. Ideally, you will be comfortable assisting a busy, tight-knit team with a variety of administrative tasks daily. You will also provide diary management, client support and reception cover when required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and respected firm, throughout a time of growth.

This is a full-time, permanent role. Working core business hours Monday – Friday. Due to the nature of this role, the position will be fully office based. The salary for this role is up to £28,000 p/a + depending on experience.

Are you who we are looking for?

• You are a legal administrator, with experience working within a private client team
• You have call handling experience, and can provide excellent service to all clients
• You are proficient in the use of a variety of systems daily, including Microsoft Packages, digital dictation, and internal case management systems
• You are a confident communicator both written and orally
• You have strong attention to detail, and can work toward set targets and deadlines
• You enjoy working individually, and within a wider team environment
• You can prioritise your workload daily, and multitask
• You are a proactive individual

What is the day to day like?

• Managing inbound calls, taking messages, and handing any enquiries in a professional manner
• Setting up appointments, managing team diaries daily
• Coordinating and managing work to support the wider team of solicitors and paralegals daily
• Opening new files daily, completing any AML checks
• Lodging and uplifting wills, registering powers of attorney, and preparing fee notes
• Ensuring all forms are complete, liaising with clients when required
• Assisting with the receipt of new instructions and referrals across the team
• Maintaining and updating client files daily, keeping all data precise and correct
• Organising mail for signature, collecting and allocating mail to appointed staff within the department, ensuring mail leaves when scheduled
• Completing any dictation when required for the wider team, as well as utilising a variety of systems

Interested? If so, please send your CV to Chivonne Gray via [e-mail] or call 0141 488 2138 / 07884441950 for a confidential chat. Alternatively, apply via the link below!