Join our growing Private Client team
Drummond Miller LLP is looking for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary / Administrator to join our expanding Private Client team in our Bearsden office.
We are proud of our people-first culture and believe that great work comes from people who collaborate, support one another and share ideas. Whether you have extensive experience or are looking to take the next step in your legal career, we want to hear from you.
Our focus is simple: to provide an excellent service to every client, every time. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment where our people can develop their skills, build their careers and make a genuine contribution.
The Role
Working as part of our Private Client team, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal support, helping ensure the smooth and efficient running of the team and office.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing professional, efficient and high-quality support to the Private Client team
- Handling telephone enquiries from clients and other solicitors in a professional and helpful manner
- Managing incoming post, correspondence and document management
- Maintaining and managing the deed store
- Assisting with the basic drafting of wills and preparation of Power of Attorney registration forms
- Producing correspondence and documents using audio dictation
- Providing general administrative support and contributing to the smooth running of the office
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the team and wider firm
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous Private Client experience and knowledge
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
- The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative, while knowing when to seek guidance
- Excellent client-care skills and the ability to manage client expectations professionally
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- A positive, adaptable and collaborative approach to teamwork
- A genuine commitment to providing an excellent service to clients
Why Join Drummond Miller?
At Drummond Miller, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success.
In return, we offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to develop your skills and build your career within a respected Scottish law firm
- The chance to work alongside an experienced and forward-thinking Private Client team
- An environment where your ideas and contribution are valued
If you are looking for your next opportunity and would like to be part of a team that values people, collaboration and excellent client service, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
