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Legal Secretary

Service Care Solutions

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Private Client Secretary to join their dynamic team in the heart of Edinburgh. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to solicitors, handling a variety of private client matters such as wills, powers of attorney, and trusts. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of legal secretary experience, showcasing strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office. With a hybrid working arrangement, this role offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

2-3 years experience as a legal secretary, preferably with private client work.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Support solicitors with private client work including wills and trusts.
Manage correspondence, client files, and diary scheduling.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Audio Typing

Tools

Legal Document Management Systems

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Principal Recruitment Consultant at Service Care Solutions Recruiting Qualified & Non-Qualified Legal Professionals across Scotland

Service Care Solutions are working with a reputable law firm who are on the look out for a experienced Legal Secretary. Are you looking to join a friendly and professional team in the heart of Edinburgh? We are currently seeking a Private Client Secretary to provide vital support to a busy Private Client department.

Based in: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)

About the Role: You’ll play a key role in supporting solicitors with a wide range of private client work, including wills, powers of attorney, executries, and trusts. Responsibilities will include:

Document production and formatting
Managing correspondence and client files
Audio and copy typing
Diary management and appointment scheduling
Liaising with clients and third parties

What We’re Looking For:

Ideally 2–3 years’ experience as a legal secretary, preferably with some exposure to private client work
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Proficient in MS Office and legal document management systems
Friendly, professional, and able to work well under pressure

Working Arrangements:

Hybrid working available – minimum 4 days per week in-office, with 1 day WFH possible
Office-based work is essential due to the nature of the role

What They Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development

If you're an experienced legal secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice

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