Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary (Private Client) | Aberdeenshire

Salary: £27,000-£30,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an organised, detail‑focused administrator looking to develop your career within residential property law? Our client - a respected and well‑established legal firm - is seeking a proactive Private Client Legal Secretary to join their team in Aberdeenshire.

About the Role

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, you'll play an integral part in supporting solicitors across a varied caseload. You'll prepare sensitive legal documentation, manage client communication and ensure files progress smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and formatting a range of Private Client documents, including wills, powers of attorney, trusts and executry paperwork
Typing and producing high‑quality correspondence and legal documentation from digital dictation
Managing electronic and paper files, always ensuring accuracy and compliance
Handling client enquiries with professionalism, discretion and empathy
Audio typing to support fee earners
General administrative supportAbout You

Experience in private client
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Able to prioritise and manage multiple matters at once
Professional, confident and comfortable communicating with clients and external parties
Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong understanding of the confidential nature of Private Client work
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning case management systems
Able to work independently while being a reliable support to the wider team

What's in It for You?

28 days holiday
Access to private healthcare
Parking on site
Flexible working arrangements possible
Progression opportunitiesFor informal enquiries, please contact (url removed)

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