Job Description

\xc2\xa327,528 per annum
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2024 ( with the possibility of becoming permanent subject to funding)
Edinburgh / Hybrid working
Full time- 37.5 hours

Closing date: 17th December 2023 at 11.30pm

Do you have proven experience of audio and copy typing, managing team diaries and setting up and maintaining filing systems, ideally in a legal service environment? Then join Shelter Scotland on a fixed-term contract as a Legal Secretary and you could soon be playing a vital support role within our Scottish Housing Law Service.

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the Team

Based in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, but serving all of Scotland, our Scottish Housing Law Service is funded by the Scottish Government and Scottish Legal Aid Board. It also receives income through legal aid casework. This particular role is based at our Edinburgh office.

About the role

As a Legal Secretary, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for audio and copy typing, including the typing of legal documents, often to tight deadlines. We\xe2\x80\x99ll also rely on you to manage the team\'s diaries and assist with the running of seminars and training activities by producing training notes and publicising and administrating the courses. Dealing with telephone and written enquiries from clients, lawyers or Shelter staff, providing a reception service, sorting the post, helping to produce financial information and opening and closing files on our case management CRM system \xe2\x80\x93 all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.

About you

To succeed, you\xe2\x80\x99ll need a demonstrable relevant background and good written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner. Experience of financial procedures would be useful, but isn\xe2\x80\x99t as essential as proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and internet and the ability to deal confidentially and tactfully with sensitive information.

How to apply

Please click \xe2\x80\x98Apply for Job\xe2\x80\x99 below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the \xe2\x80\x98About You\xe2\x80\x99 points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We are open to risk and learning from our experiences

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone\xe2\x80\x99s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.




Vacancy ID :
052409
Closing Date :
17-Dec-2023


Contact Person :
Resourcing and Talent Team
Contact Email :
recruitment@shelter.org.uk


Contact Number :



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