Legal Secretary - Private Client / Conveyancing

Pertemps Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in Paisley is seeking a Legal Secretary for their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal administration, particularly in Private Client or Conveyancing. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, drafting legal documents, and managing appointments. This position offers a competitive salary, a company pension, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a legal administrative role is essential.
• Exposure to Private Client or Conveyancing work is preferred.
• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and client meetings.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Overview

Position: Legal Secretary - Private Client / Conveyancing

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Pertemps are delighted to be working with a well-established local law firm looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their friendly and supportive team. If you're an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Private Client or Conveyancing—or looking to step into this area with solid legal admin experience—we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy legal environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of administrative support.

What you'll be doing

• Providing essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, reports, and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings
• Handling incoming calls, emails, and post with professionalism and efficiency
• Liaising with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing systems (digital and paper)
• Ensuring all documentation is handled confidentially and in line with legal procedures

What we're looking for

• Experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a legal administrative role
• Ideally some exposure to Private Client or Conveyancing work
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude

What's on offer

• A competitive salary, based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and long-term career development