Legal Secretary
4 days ago
Falkirk
Legal Secretary / Paralegal \n £30,000 - £36,000 DOE Full-Time | Office Based \n \n The Opportunity \n Lesley Anderson Solicitors are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join their busy Falkirk office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support to both clients and colleagues. \n The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting solicitors with case management, legal documentation, client communication, and general practice administration. A positive attitude, excellent attention to detail, and strong organisational skills are essential. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Draft, edit and format legal documents using LEAP Case Management and other legal software systems\n, • Manage case files, legal documentation and correspondence with a high level of accuracy\n, • Undertake audio typing and transcription of legal dictation\n, • Coordinate diaries, meetings, appointments and court dates using Microsoft Outlook\n, • Prepare reports, presentations and documentation using Microsoft Office and LEAP\n, • Handle incoming telephone calls, emails and client enquiries professionally\n, • Assist with new business enquiries and client onboarding\n, • Carry out general administrative duties including filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry\n, • Provide support to fee earners and the wider legal team to ensure smooth daily operations\n, • Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection procedures\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary up to £36,000\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Opportunity for long-term career development within a well-established legal practice\n\n Skills & Experience Required \n\n • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a legal practice\n, • Excellent audio typing skills with strong speed and accuracy\n, • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint\n, • Experience using digital case management systems, ideally LEAP\n, • Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • Strong ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines\n, • Professional, client-focused approach\n, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team\n, • Good general IT literacy and confidence using legal technology\n\n \n About You \n You will be a proactive and dependable legal professional with a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service. You will thrive in a busy office environment, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. \n \n Location \n This role is based in Falkirk (FK1) and applicants should be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate prior to commencing employment. \n