Legal Secretary

Pertemps Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Glasgow is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide essential support. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing appointments, and liaising with clients and court officials in a busy legal environment. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and some experience in Private Client or Conveyancing work.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for training

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a legal administrative role.
• Knowledge of Private Client or Conveyancing work is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

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Position: Legal Secretary – Private Client / Conveyancing
Salary: Competitive, DOE

Pertemps are delighted to be working with a well-established law firmlooking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their friendly and supportive team. If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Private Client or Conveyancing—or looking to step into this area with solid legal admin experience—we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy legal environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of administrative support.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, reports, and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings
• Handling incoming calls, emails, and post with professionalism and efficiency
• Liaising with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing systems (digital and paper)
• Ensuring all documentation is handled confidentially and in line with legal procedures

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a legal administrative role
• Ideally some exposure to Private Client or Conveyancing work
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude

What’s on offer:

• A competitive salary, based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and long-term career development