Legal Secretary (Employment Law)

Michael Page; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Secretary in Glasgow. The role involves assisting solicitors with various legal administrative tasks, managing client relationships, and performing legal research. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal setting, strong time management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a salary of £30,000 - £36,000 with a hybrid working model, alongside excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or PA in an Employment Law or Litigation team.
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing time and diary to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with legal administrative tasks.
• Liaise with clients and build relationships.
• Conduct and prepare legal research when required.
• Manage email correspondence and diary.

Skills

Client service experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Legal Secretary

Client Details

A leading firm

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

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or PA, with Employment Law or Litigation team
• Strong client service experience and ability to build professional relationships with key contacts and stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and diary to meet targets or deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft packages and other software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and high standard of work
• Enjoy working independently or as part of a team

Job Offer

£30,000 - £36,000

50% hybrid working

Excellent benefits