Legal Secretary – Real Estate

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary specialised in real estate to join our professional services team in Edinburgh. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the real estate team.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange appointments for legal professionals.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle client communications via email and phone, ensuring timely responses.
• Maintain and update case management systems with accurate record‑keeping.
• Coordinate filing and submission of legal documents to relevant parties and authorities.
• Support billing processes and expense management.
• Assist with ad‑hoc administrative tasks as required by the team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role within professional services.
• Strong knowledge of document formatting, proofreading, and legal correspondence.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive problem‑solving approach and keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £29,700 to £35,000 per annum.
• Permanent contract offering stability and growth opportunities.
• Work in Edinburgh with excellent transport links.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and skill enhancement.