Legal Secretary

Michael Page; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract benefits

Job summary

Michael Page in Dumbarton is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide essential administrative and organisational support to a professional services firm.

You will assist with formatting and managing legal documents, organising case files, and scheduling court dates and meetings, while handling calls and emails and ensuring confidentiality across the team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar secretarial or administrative role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• An understanding of legal terminology and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organise case files and records.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Handle incoming calls and emails, directing them to the appropriate person.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.
• Assist with billing and invoicing processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of legal terminology

Tools

MS Office

Legal software

Job description

As a Legal Secretary in Dumbarton you'll provide essential administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of daily operations within a professional services firm. This role involves working closely with legal professionals to manage documentation, correspondence, and scheduling effectively

A professional services organisation based in Dumbarton

Description

• Prepare, format, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organise case files and records.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Handle incoming calls and emails, directing them to the appropriate person.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.
• Assist with billing and invoicing processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team.

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary should have:

• Previous experience in a similar secretarial or administrative role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• An understanding of legal terminology and processes.

Job Offer

• Permanent position in Dumbarton
• Contract benefits included.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best