Administration Assistant

A Legal Firm in Edinburgh has a new opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join their Real Estate division. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who would like to develop their skills and works towards becoming a Legal Secretary in the future.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the legal secretaries and fee earners within the Real Estate division.

Duties will include;

• Scanning, opening and closing client files
• Sending and recalling client files from storage
• Creating and maintaining a centralised spreadsheet of items going to and from storage
• Copy and audiotyping (BigHand)
• Typing testing clauses
• Maintaining filing cabinets
• Preparing inventories for deeds
• Preparing fee notes

Previous administrative experience in a professional office environment is essential for this role. Our client is looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced demanding environment and is keen to develop their skills. Candidates must be well organised and able to use their own initiative. Good verbal and written communication skills and a professional telephone manner are essential.