Legal Secretary

About the Role FT Recruitment are supporting our client, a local and well established Legal Firm, to recruit a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to lawyers, ensuring the smooth operation of the office and assisting with various legal tasks. This is a full time role, based in their city centre office, 35 hours per week, on a 9-12 month contract. ‍ Key responsibilities of this role: Managing diaries, appointments, and schedules effectively Providing secretarial support to a busy department as well as liaising with external bodies regarding legal proceedings Organizing and maintaining document filing systems for efficient retrieval and record-keeping Drafting and processing legal documents and forms, utilizing case management systems and relevant databases Performing audio and copy typing with accuracy and efficiency Liaising with clients and third parties with professionalism at all times Handling financial tasks, including cash work and the preparation of accounts and fee notes ‍ Experience required: · Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is desirable for this role, especially with knowledge/ experience in Family Law and Civil Litigation · Strong administrative experience and previous exposure to support within a professional services department · Great communication skills, with a strong ability to build relationships with clients and customers · Strong time management, the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment · A willingness to support the team around you and help with department workloads · Hardworking and enthusiastic nature · Great attention to detail, this is essential when formatting/ creating legal documentation for the firm/ department · Proficient with Microsoft packages alongside strong typing skills and using IT syst

Location: Aberdeen, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025