Job Description
Legal Secretary
Glasgow, Cty Centre
£25,000 – £28,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy working within a busy property team where no two days are the same? Are you looking to join a firm with a strong reputation and a supportive team environment?
We are currently working with a highly regarded legal firm to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Real Estate team in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy and collaborative department, supporting experienced fee earners while developing your own skills and knowledge within a fast paced legal environment.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to busy fee earners within the Commercial Real Estate team.
Key responsibilities
- Meeting and greeting clients
- Managing digital dictation
- Typing correspondence and legal documentation
- Liaising with clients and responding to day to day enquiries
- Producing, amending, and proofreading documents
- Collating and organising legal paperwork
- Drafting Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Returns (LBTT)
- Opening, maintaining, reviewing, and closing files
- Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
- Supporting client onboarding processes
- Assisting with fee preparation and billing administration
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a Legal Secretary or Legal Administration role
- Strong document production and formatting skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience using Microsoft Office packages
Ideal candidate will also
- Be proactive and able to work on their own initiative
- Thrive in a busy and fast paced environment
- Have a professional and personable approach when dealing with clients
- Take pride in producing high quality work
- Be a supportive team player
- Have experience supporting property or real estate teams
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a respected and established legal firm
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to a varied and interesting workload
- Ongoing development and learning opportunities
Interested? Please Apply Now to be considered for the role.