Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Property

ECSC The Beach; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal service provider in Edinburgh is looking for a Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join their property team. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal documentation and client interaction, with strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal in a property setting.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable communicating both in writing and over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and updating legal documentation and correspondence.
• Supporting the property transaction process.
• Managing client onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of property processes

Job description

Position: Legal Secretary / Paralegal (Property)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £28,000 £35,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal with experience in property? Looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking legal team where your expertise will truly be valued? Pertemps are proud to be working with a highly regarded firm in Edinburgh who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support their busy property team.

What Youll Be Doing

• Preparing, formatting, and updating legal documentation and correspondence with precision
• Supporting the full property transaction process from initial searches and registrations to liaising with clients and external parties
• Managing client and matter onboarding/offboarding, including AML and conflict checks
• Organising team diaries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel when required
• Assisting with billing, invoicing, and other financial admin tasks
• Keeping both digital and physical files organised, scanned, and up-to-date
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, providing updates and handling enquiries with professionalism
  
  

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally within a property or conveyancing setting
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask
• Confident communicator, both in writing and over the phone
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with legal case management systems
• Knowledge of property processes, including Land Registry and SDLT, is highly advantageous
• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed
  
  

Whats In It For You

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave plus additional time off for long service
• Pension scheme and financial benefits
• Ongoing training and support for career development
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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