Legal Secretary

Pertemps; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in North Ayrshire is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support fee earners in residential property transactions. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing diary appointments, and handling client communications. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a Legal Secretary and strong organisational skills. This role offers a chance to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and court dates where required.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Assisting with completion statements, registrations, and other conveyancing tasks.
• Providing general administrative support to fee earners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Professional telephone manner

Proficiency with case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing
North Ayrshire
£24,000-£30,000

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in a well-established, client-focused law firm? We’re currently recruiting a Legal Secretary to join a busy practice in North Ayrshire, with a particular focus on residential conveyancing.

In this role, you’ll support fee earners in all aspects of residential property transactions, from preparing and processing legal documents to liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and lenders. You’ll ensure files are kept up to date, deadlines are met, and clients receive a first-class service.

While experience in residential conveyancing is desirable, applications from secretaries with backgrounds in other legal disciplinesis welcomed.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments, and court dates where required
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Assisting with completion statements, registrations, and other conveyancing tasks
• Providing general administrative support to fee earners

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team

This is an office-based role in North Ayrshire, though depending on your level of experience, there may be some flexibility on this.

If you’re looking to develop your career in a supportive, professional environment with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding client service, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please contact Daniel Allan at Pertemps on 0131 202 3309 or email [e-mail].