Legal Secretary

Certain Advantage; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Employment Legal Secretary to provide administrative support to solicitors. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate is proficient with legal administrative tasks, enjoys client interaction, and has strong communication skills. Apply now to join this highly regarded team.

Qualifications

• Experienced Legal Secretary or PA with Employment Law or Litigation team experience.
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with legal administrative tasks and tribunal claims.
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to build relationships.
• Conduct legal research as needed.

Skills

Client service experience

Time management

Proficient in Microsoft Packages

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Efficient multitasking

Job description

Overview

Employment Legal Secretary - Glasgow - Salary up to £35,000 p/a DOE

Do you want to join an established, Scottish firm in Glasgow? Are you an experienced Employment Legal Secretary? Would you like to join an established and highly regarded team?

This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday - Friday 9-5pm. This role will follow a hybrid working model and have a salary of up to £35,000 p/a available depending on experience.

What we are looking for

• You are an experienced Legal Secretary or PA, having worked with an Employment Law or Litigation team
• You have strong client service experience, and enjoy building professional relationships with key contacts and stakeholders
• You can manage your time and diary to complete all tasks within set targets or deadlines
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages and other software
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You can manage a variety of tasks efficiently within a fast-paced environment
• You have a strong attention to detail and complete work to a high standard
• You enjoy working individually or within a wider team environment

Day to day responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with all legal administrative tasks and tribunal claims from instruction to final hearing
• Liaising and building relationships with clients, third party representatives and other stakeholders
• Conducting and preparing legal research when required
• Handling all initial calls from new clients and recording all information
• Assisting with contracts, agreements and handbooks
• Coordinating onboarding process, including AML and conflict checking
• Opening and closing files when required
• Managing all email correspondence and diary management
• Coordinating meetings and all requirements
• Booking and managing travel when required
• Suggesting process improvements and solutions to streamline delivery
• Recording all information on the internal DMS, completing all administrative tasks
• Building strong relationships with clients and contacts, developing ongoing relationships, encouraging repeat business
• Staying up to date with employment law developments
• Following all internal policies and procedures

Interested? If so, please reach out and send your CV to Chivonne Gray via (url removed), call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat