Legal Secretary
Pertemps Scotland, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
Legal Secretary
£30000 - £32000 per annum
Pertemps Scotland, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 5 days ago, 23 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 20-11-2026 (In 23 days)
Job ref: 232104117
Location ref: Old Town, City of Edinburgh
Full Job Description
Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional legal firm in Edinburgh for a Legal Administrator to join its busy and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to join a professional working environment, providing essential administrative support and contributing to the efficient delivery of day-to-day services.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting colleagues, maintaining accurate records and documentation, coordinating administrative processes and helping ensure that client matters are managed efficiently and professionally.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve a varied range of administrative duties, including:
- Supporting client onboarding procedures, including the preparation of engagement documentation, terms of business and anti-money laundering (AML) checks.
- Providing administrative and financial support in connection with client matters and ongoing transactions.
- Preparing reports, updating client records and maintaining accurate information within the case management system.
- Requesting and coordinating searches, preparing registration documentation and assisting with relevant tax returns.
- Drafting and formatting professional correspondence, reports, forms and other documents, including work from dictation where required.
- Coordinating travel arrangements, managing diaries and providing general file and document administration.
- Supporting the review and improvement of internal processes and procedures to promote efficiency and maintain high standards.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of administrative operations.
You will ideally demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong document preparation and editing skills.
- A professional, flexible and positive approach to work.
- The ability to work independently when required while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- A willingness to learn, develop new skills and adapt to changing priorities.
- A full-time opportunity within an established Edinburgh legal firm.
- A varied administrative role offering valuable experience in a professional legal environment.
- A supportive team and collaborative working culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your administrative career.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
Please submit your CV to Pertemps for consideration.
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