Legal Secretary - Private Client

Legal Secretary - Private Client
Edinburgh
Circa 30,000 DOE

Pertemps are supporting a well-established law firm in Edinburgh, looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected practice that offers a supportive working environment and a varied workload within private client law.

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing high-quality secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client team
- Preparing and formatting legal documents including wills, powers of attorney and executry papers
- Diary management, arranging appointments, and handling client correspondence
- File opening, management, and closure in line with compliance procedures
- Assisting with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Requirements:

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client law
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Competence in using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
- A discreet and client-focused approach