Legal Secretary

June 26, 2026
Urgent

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.

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