SLC Solicitors is seeking an experienced and well organised Legal Secretary to join our Glasgow office.
The successful candidate should have: Previous experience working in a solicitors’ office; Experience using legal case-management systems; A sound understanding of civil litigation and family law procedures; Experience preparing and formatting court documents, correspondence, productions and file notes; Excellent written and spoken English; Strong organisational, administrative and diary-management skills; The ability to manage deadlines and work accurately under pressure; Confidence communicating professionally with clients, solicitors, counsel, courts and other organisations; and A clear understanding of client confidentiality and professional standards.
Key responsibilities
- Opening, maintaining and closing client files;
- Updating the firm’s case-management system;
- Drafting and formatting correspondence and legal documents;
- Managing appointments, court dates and procedural deadlines;
- Communicating with clients, courts and other solicitors;
- Preparing document bundles and productions;
- Providing general administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and where required to counsels.
Experience in Scottish civil and family law work would be highly desirable.
Job location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience
Hours: To be agreed
SLC Solicitors is an equal-opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.