Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Property
DA-12

£28,000 - £35,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Legal

Posted 8 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Position: Legal Secretary / Paralegal (Property)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal with experience in property? Looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking legal team where your expertise will truly be valued? Pertemps are proud to be working with a highly regarded firm in Edinburgh who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support their busy property team.

What you’ll be doing:
  • Preparing, formatting, and updating legal documentation and correspondence with precision
  • Supporting the full property transaction process – from initial searches and registrations to liaising with clients and external parties
  • Managing client and matter onboarding/offboarding, including AML and conflict checks
  • Organising team diaries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel when required
  • Assisting with billing, invoicing, and other financial admin tasks
  • Keeping both digital and physical files organised, scanned, and up-to-date
  • Acting as a first point of contact for clients, providing updates and handling enquiries with professionalism

About you:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally within a property or conveyancing setting
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask
  • Confident communicator, both in writing and over the phone
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with legal case management systems
  • Knowledge of property processes, including Land Registry and SDLT, is highly advantageous
  • Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive salary reflective of your experience
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave plus additional time off for long service
  • Pension scheme and financial benefits
  • Ongoing training and support for career development
  • A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture

Daniel Allan

Daniel.Allan@pertemps.co.uk

0141 248 6020

Division 232

Pertemps Glasgow

136 Hope Street

Glasgow

Lanarkshire

G2 2TG

0141 248 6020

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