Private Client Legal Secretary

QED Legal LLP; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Scotland is seeking an organized professional to join their private client team. You will manage a range of administrative tasks, prepare legal documents, and provide excellent client support. If you have prior experience in a similar role and strong IT and communication skills, this opportunity offers a competitive salary along with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy workload in a private client team.
• Ability to handle various administrative tasks efficiently.
• Strong IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare letters and draft important legal documents.
• Provide secretarial support and manage client interactions.
• Maintain accurate records and prioritize mail.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

Want to be part of a great team, who are fantastic at what they do, support each other and can offer a varied and interesting workload, competitive salary and super benefits?

If you are looking for your next move within North Lanarkshire where you can genuinely develop your skills and career within private client law this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of day-to-day tasks to help keep everything running smoothly.
• Prepare letters and correspondence, and draft important documents like Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Provide secretarial support to the team — from managing diaries and appointments to making sure clients receive a friendly, professional experience whether we’re speaking by phone, email, or in person.
• Review and prioritise mail, keep files up to date, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of successfully managing a busy workload within a private client team.
• Highly organised.
• Fantastic IT and communication skills.

Deborah Collier at QED Legal on the details provided for a confidential chat.

I doubt this role shall be around for long, so make sure you don't miss out!