Legal Secretary - Part Time Or Full Time

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide essential support to the legal department. The role requires strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, preparing legal documents, and acting as a point of contact for clients. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.

Benefits

Car Parking Space

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar administrative or secretarial role, ideally within the legal industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and supporting team needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the legal department, including managing correspondence and documentation.
• Prepare and format legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organise and maintain legal files, ensuring all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars for legal professionals.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist in billing and invoicing processes within the legal department.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Support other administrative duties as needed to contribute to the success of the department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Join a thriving professional services firm as a Part Time or Full Time Legal Secretary, where you will provide essential support to the legal department. This role requires precision, organisation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the legal department, including managing correspondence and documentation.
• Prepare and format legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organise and maintain legal files, ensuring all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars for legal professionals.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist in billing and invoicing processes within the legal department.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Support other administrative duties as needed to contribute to the success of the department.

Profile

• A successful Part Time Legal Secretary should have:
• Previous experience in a similar administrative or secretarial role, ideally within the legal industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and supporting team needs.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £38,000
• Car Parking Space
• Permanent part-time contract with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work within the professional services industry.
• Supportive and structured work environment in the legal department.
• Chance to develop your skills within a small-sized organisation