Full job descriptionLegal Secretary – Employment
Edinburgh | Full-time | Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh? A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a proactive and organised Legal Secretary to join its established Employment team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading legal practice, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Partners, solicitors and trainees within a busy and collaborative environment.
You will play an important role in the smooth running of the team, managing a varied workload and ensuring an efficient, professional service to both internal and external clients.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
*Preparing, amending and formatting legal correspondence, agreements, court documents and Employment Tribunal bundles
*Managing diaries, emails, meetings, calls and travel arrangements for Partners and fee-earners
*Liaising with clients, courts and other third parties
*Opening new matters, preparing retainer letters and monitoring key dates and deadlines
*Assisting with billing processes, preparing finance reports and coordinating client billing approvals
*Preparing and formatting presentations, pitch documents and other business development materials
*Managing electronic document platforms and coordinating the signing of settlement agreements
*Working with internal support teams to ensure documents and requests are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
*Providing wider administrative support across the firm when required
About You
You will ideally have previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA within a law firm, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a consistently high standard of support.
You will also demonstrate:
*Excellent organisational and time management skills
*Strong attention to detail and written communication skills
*Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
*A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative
*Professionalism and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
*The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary, reviewed annually
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
*Generous bonus scheme
*Up to 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 28 days with service
*Holiday exchange scheme
*Private medical insurance
*Enhanced parental leave
*A supportive working environment within a respected international law firm
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary seeking a new challenge within an established Employment team in Edinburgh, offering varied responsibilities, flexible working and an attractive benefits package.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch with Melissa Tang at G2 Legal, or apply with an up-to-date CV.
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