AddressWe are a growing firm, currently with 34 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, family law, renewable energy, healthcare, telecoms and family businesses we have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunblane and Dunfermline. We have also recently announced combination with Irwin Mitchell (Irwin Mitchell combines with Wright Johnston and Mackenzie) to expand the growth of the firm.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Administrator to support the legal team involved on a wide range of planning and environmental issues to be based in our Edinburgh office. The team are involved in s.36 Electricity Act 1989 applications, Town and Country Planning Act 1997 onshore wind appeals and planning and environmental issues including in relation to housing, infrastructure, transport and retail projects and this role will support the team in delivering this service to our clients. The role of Legal Administrator is to provide administrative, organisational, and document support to the fee earners within the group. You can expect to be responsible for assisting the team with projects, document management and productions. You should be able to work on your own initiative on the portfolio of work, reports and transactions, have exceptional IT and document skills (including experience with spreadsheets) and be much focused on effective diarising of key events and timescales. In addition to this, effective time management is key, whilst the ability to operate to deadlines and utilise strong administrative skills. You will be able to build rapport and communicate positively and effectively with colleagues, legal representatives and other involved parties. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing an excellent level of client service, show initiative, have a positive attitude and be proactive.
Role Responsibilities:
- Elements of legal case project management
- Audio and copy typing of correspondence, large legal documents and court documentation, inventories
- Diary management and arrangement of meetings, travel and functions
- File management, both hard copy and soft copy using client management software
Specific Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience of working within a business administration role
- Familiarity with legal terms
- Communication skills that demonstrate professional and polished conduct with clients, partners and employees
- Comfortable with use of email communication
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of track changes
- Working knowledge and confidence in using office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, facsimiles, etc.
- Ability to work with, and willingness to take direction from various levels of legal staff from partner to trainee
- Pleasant telephone manner and ability to field telephone call and assist clients with their queries
If you are a successful candidate you will also be able to manage priorities and your time, be supportive and helpful in your approach to people both externally and internally, be a team player and be willing to undertake other duties within the office when required.
WJM offers a competitive salary and benefit packages depending on the experience you will bring to the Firm. If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference EDLA 12/23.
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.
We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.
Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
