Reed
Legal Secretary – Commercial Real Estate
Glasgow city centre
My client is one of Scotland's leading full-service law firms, recognised for delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions. They are proud of their collaborative culture, commitment to professional excellence and focus on developing their people.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Real Estate team in Glasgow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering first-class support to colleagues and clients.
The Role
Supporting busy fee earners, you will play a key role in the efficient delivery of legal services, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meeting and welcoming clients professionally
- Managing digital dictation using BigHand
- Typing correspondence, reports and legal documentation
- Liaising with clients and handling day-to-day enquiries
- Preparing, amending and proofreading documents
- Collating and maintaining legal paperwork
- Drafting Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) Returns
- Opening, reviewing, maintaining and closing client files
- Managing diaries and arranging meetings
- Answering calls and taking accurate messages
- Supporting client onboarding processes
- Preparing fees and recording billing information
- Providing general administrative and secretarial support
About You
To be successful, you will be organised, adaptable and client-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
You will have:
- Previous experience working within a legal firm
- Strong secretarial and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Strong document production and proofreading skills
- A professional and confident telephone manner
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
- A proactive, positive approach and strong team ethic
Most importantly, you will take pride in delivering exceptional support and building strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
My client offers you a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and achieve their career goals.
What they offer:
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to work with respected legal professionals
High-quality work within a leading Commercial Real Estate team
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package
A firm that values innovation, teamwork and professional growth
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity with a leading Scottish law firm, we would love to hear from you. Candidates who come from a variety of legal backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Apply now and be part of a team committed to excellence, collaboration and delivering outstanding client service.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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