Legal Secretary – Private Client (Full‑Time)

About the role

We are looking for a Private Client Legal Secretary to provide dedicated secretarial support to a busy fee‑earner within an established firm in Edinburgh. The role involves handling client enquiries, managing diaries and preparing a range of legal documents with accuracy and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Answer telephone enquiries and assist clients sensitively.
• Maintain and organise the fee‑earner’s diary, scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Produce legal documents, letters and forms from digital dictation, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and HMRC forms.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and delivered within agreed time‑frames.
• Support the smooth operation of Private Client work through strong organisation and attention to detail.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Private Client secretarial role.
• Strong understanding of Private Client documentation and processes.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• High level of accuracy when transcribing digital dictation.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work collaboratively.

Required skills

• MS Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary £28,000‑£32,000 per year.
• 30 days holiday (22 floating + 8 fixed).
• 5 % employer pension contribution and death‑in‑service benefit (3× salary).
• Cash health plan, monthly wellbeing hour and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Free conveyancing fees when buying or selling property while employed.
• Hybrid working – one day per week from home, with ad‑hoc flexibility.