Part Time Legal Secretary

Michael Page; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a part-time Legal Secretary in North Berwick, Scotland. The role focuses on preparing, formatting and organising legal documents, managing diaries and coordinating appointments. You will handle calls, emails and post, maintain filing systems and support the Secretarial & Business Support team.

2–4 days per week with a permanent contract. The successful candidate will have experience in secretarial support, strong typing/formatting skills and excellent organisational

Qualifications

• Experience providing secretarial and administrative support in a professional setting.
• Confident document preparation, typing and formatting skills.
• Ability to manage diaries, meetings and competing administrative tasks.
• Strong written communication for drafting and handling correspondence.
• Good organisation and careful file/record maintenance.
• Confidence using standard office systems for email, documents and diary management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and organise legal documents, letters and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and post, directing queries promptly.
• Maintain electronic and paper files for easy retrieval and up-to-date records.
• Type documents from notes, checking formatting and presentation.
• Support the wider Secretarial & Business Support department with day-to-day administration.
• Arrange meeting rooms, prepare documents and coordinate practical requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and correspondence.

Skills

Typing & formatting

Diary management

Written communication

Organisation

Office systems

Document preparation

Job description

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Professional Services industry in North Berwick.

Description

• Prepare, format and organise legal documents, letters and correspondence to support accurate record keeping.
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings and coordinate appointments to keep schedules running smoothly.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and post, ensuring queries are directed to the right person promptly.
• Maintain electronic and paper files so information is easy to find and kept up to date.
• Type documents from notes and instructions, checking formatting and presentation before circulation.
• Support the wider Secretarial & Business Support department with day-to-day administration.
• Arrange meeting rooms, prepare documents and coordinate practical requirements for meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and correspondence.

Profile

A successful 'Part Time Legal Secretary' should have:

• Experience of providing secretarial and administrative support in a professional setting.
• Confident document preparation, typing and formatting skills.
• Ability to manage diaries, meetings and competing administrative tasks.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting and handling correspondence.
• Good organisation skills and care when maintaining files and records.
• Confidence using standard office systems for email, documents and diary management.

Job Offer

• Permanent contract.
• Salary of £25,000 to £32,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 2-4 days per week.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best