Job Description

Legal Administrator, Inverness (Private Client)



We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Administrator to support the Private Client team in Inverness across the full spectrum of private client work:



Role Responsibilities:


Preparing correspondence and legal documents from digital dictation; Answering calls, taking messages and helping clients visiting the office; Maintaining diaries and arranging appointments; File management, both hard copy and soft copy using client management software; Opening and closing files and sending documents to central depository for storage; Assisting with Anti-Money Laundering checks using provided systems; General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning of documents, filing etc; Providing cover for reception services if required; Preparation of fees and associated administration; Office based.


Specific Requirements:


Demonstrated experience of working as a legal secretary/administrator within a Private Client legal environment in the production of relevant documents preferred, but training can be given; Communication skills that demonstrate professional and polished conduct with clients, partners and employees; Excellent IT skills including full MS Packages especially Word and Excel; Audio and copy typing speed of at least 60wpm; Working knowledge and confidence in using office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, etc; Ability to work with, and willingness to take direction from various levels of legal staff from partner to trainee; Pleasant telephone manner and ability to field telephone call and assist clients with their queries.


If you are a successful candidate, you will also be able to manage priorities and your time, be supportive and helpful in your approach to people both externally and internally, be a team player and be willing to undertake other duties within the office when required. If you have the skills and experiences described above and are interested in this great opportunity, please send your CV to the HR department at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference PCLA 06/25.