Legal Administrator - Corporate

Cross Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Administrator for their Corporate team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in legal documentation, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in office software including Excel. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working conditions and an excellent salary and benefits package. If you're looking to advance your career in a legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Hybrid working conditions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal secretary within a legal environment.
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills.
• Strong knowledge of track changes and mail merge.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and manage legal documentation.
• Support the creation of client correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage both physical and digital files using management systems.
• Assist with financial processes and prepare fee request forms.

Skills

Legal document production

Communication skills

Audio and copy typing

Proficient in email communication

Office equipment usage

Competent in Excel

Collaborative work

Pleasant telephone manner

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are thrilled to be working with our leading Legal client to recruit an Administrator to join their Corporate team on a full time, permanent basis.

What you’ll do

• Draft legal documents using standard templates, produce high-quality PowerPoint presentations and manage complex, lengthy legal documentation
• Support the creation of client correspondence and legal documents through accurate audio typing and document formatting
• Organise and maintain both physical and digital files using client management systems
• Perform general office tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, proofreading and managing client files, including preparing compliance documentation and following up on identification and address verification
• Assist with financial processes, including preparing fee request forms, generating work-in-progress reports, processing expense and mileage claims and reconciling account balances
• Complete standard forms, prepare reports and spreadsheets, maintain client records and conduct legal research or searches as required
• Provide assistance to other administrators and teams across the organisation when needed

What you’ll need

• Proven experience as a legal secretary within a legal environment, including document production
• Excellent communication skills with a professional approach to clients, partners, and colleagues
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing
• Proficiency in email communication
• Strong knowledge of track changes and mail merge
• Confident in using office equipment (photocopiers, scanners, etc.)
• Competent in Excel, including spreadsheets and mail merge
• Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from all levels of legal staff, from partners to trainees
• Pleasant telephone manner and ability to assist clients with queries

What you’ll receive

• Excellent salary and benefit package
• Hybrid working conditions

What’s next?

For more information, contact us or apply via the link below.

Equal Opportunities

Cross Resourcing is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.