Are you an experienced Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary looking to join a highly respected law firm where your contribution is truly valued?
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client for a Legal Administrator to join their successful Land & Rural Department based in the heart of Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, collaborative and high-performing team, supporting a varied portfolio of work within one of Scotland’s leading legal practices.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with a wide range of people and takes pride in delivering exceptional administrative support.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Provide administrative assistance to colleagues and key stakeholders within the business.
- Assist with the administrative elements for the opening of new clients including Client Load-up Forms, Letters of Engagement, Terms of Business and AML.
- Finance administration associated with client transactions.
- Produce reports and client information from the case management system.
- Request, prepare and order searches from Registers of Scotland and complete registration forms and LBTT returns.
- Efficiently produce accurately typed and formatted documentation including letters, faxes, reports, articles, presentations and specialist forms and documents in accordance with the firm’s format and policies, including dealing with dictation when required.
- Co-ordinate and arrange travel requirements as and when required.
- File management and supporting diary management.
- Assist in reviewing and improving procedures necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
- Previous experience working as a Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary, ideally within a property department.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively to deadlines.
- A professional manner with exceptional attention to detail.
- A positive, self-motivated approach and a genuine “can-do” attitude.
- Experience working within a Professional Services environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Working knowledge of AML processes would be advantageous.
What’s in it for You?
Our client is passionate about investing in their people and offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
- Excellent starting salary (discussed upon application).
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- 25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Firm-wide bonus scheme.
- Ongoing training and support towards professional qualifications, including study leave.
- Reduced legal fees.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine long-term career prospects.
…and so much more!
Next Steps
If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career and join a firm renowned for its people, culture and reputation, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply by sending your CV to Utopian Professional Recruitment as soon as possible.
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Equal Opportunities
Utopian Professional Recruitment is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age.
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