Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing

Search Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Law firm in Edinburgh City Centre is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Residential Conveyancing team. This full-time role involves providing administrative support, such as drafting legal documents, managing client communications, and supporting fee-earners effectively. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in legal environments, particularly in conveyancing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretarial role is essential.
• Experience in Residential Conveyancing will be an advantage.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administration and secretarial support to Partners and Associates.
• Drafting legal documentation and handling client communication.
• Managing anti-money laundering documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Typing skills

IT skills

Job description

Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing
Edinburgh City Centre | fully office-based role
Permanent role | Full-Time Hours | Monday to Friday
Salary up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (depending on experience)

Search Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading Law firm based in Edinburgh City Centre to recruit this permanent role within their Residential Conveyancing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive Administration & Secretarial support to a number of Partners & Associates within the department to allow the fee-earners within the team to maximise their availability for legal work.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Legal Secretary. Candidates with specific experience within Conveyancing would be preferred and will be in a position to command the upper level of the salary bracket on offer for this role.

Duties involved in this role will include:
* Drafting of legal documentation & forms as required
* Carrying out client and file opening procedures
* Collating anti-money laundering documentation & running checks
* Communicating with clients on a daily basis
* Accurate completion of varied documentation and correspondence as allocated by the Support Manager in accordance with fee earner instructions
* Handling of both external and internal telephone calls
* Prompt and accurate noting and delivery of messages to the appropriate person
* Liaising with the Support Manager to help plan the allocation of work
* Provide assistance to others where required on firm systems, software & processes
* Various other Secretarial work as directed by the Support Manager & Partners

In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:
* Previous experience within a Legal Secretarial role is ESSENTIAL for this role. Candidates with specific experience within Residential Conveyancing will be at a distinct advantage.
* Fast & accurate typing skills & well rounded general IT skills
* Solid organisational & time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively
* First-class communication skills, both written & verbal
* Excellent attention to detail

If this is the role for you, apply now!

Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.