Legal Administrator

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Utopian Professional Recruitment Full time

We have a brilliant opportunity available for a Legal Administrator to join our highly regarded client based in Edinburgh City Centre.

This is a full time, permanent role where you will work part of a busy team providing full administrative support to their Land and Rural Department.

**Your main responsibilities will include**:

- Assist with the administrative elements for the opening of new clients including Client Load-up Forms, Letters of Engagement, Terms of Business and AML
- Finance administration associated with client transactions
- To produce reports and client information from case management system
- Request, prepare and order searches from Registers of Scotland and completing registration forms and LBTT returns
- To efficiently produce accurately typed and formatted documentation including letters, faxes, reports, articles, presentations and specialist forms and documents all in accordance with the Firm’s format and policy, including dealing with dictation when required
- To co-ordinate and arrange travel requirements as and when required
- File management and supporting diary management
- Assist in reviewing and improving procedures necessary to ensure smooth running of the department

**To be considered for this opportunity we do require the following**:

- Previous experience required working within the Legal sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload
- A professional manner, strong attention to detail
- A strong team player who is self-motivated, positive and has a “can do” attitude
- Experience in a similar role within the Professional Services industry
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Working knowledge of AML processes would also be considered advantageous

**Benefits Include**:

- Starting salary from £25-28k per annum
- Excellent Pension Contribution
- Between 25-30 statutory days holiday per annum & Bank Holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Firm-wide Bonus Scheme
- Training & Professional Qualifications Support incl. study leave
- Reduced Legal Fees

and so much more

**Next Steps**:
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Whilst Utopian Professional Recruitment strives to get in touch with all our applicants, it is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days after sending us your CV unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

**Equal Opportunities**

Utopian Professional Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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