At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch secretarial and administrative support in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Join a reputable organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and work in a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and learning in a collaborative office atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values accuracy and professionalism while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting a Secretarial Administrator for our Edinburgh office, to provide an efficient secretarial and administrative service within the PDSO Network. Reporting to the Network and Systems Coordinator, you will undertake office administrative duties and provide an efficient business support service within the PDSO Network.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Audio and copy typing for solicitors' letters, reports, court documents and forms into the appropriate format for your own office, and across the PDSO network, ensuring a high quality of presentation and accuracy.
- Using the case management system to create and maintain electronic files along with maintaining live and closed paper files, and relevant filing systems in accordance with our privacy and records management policies.
- Provide telephone assistance by handling incoming and outgoing calls as appropriate with a professional approach ensuring confidentiality is maintained and a high level of customer service delivered at all times.
- Reception and front of office tasks including receiving and assisting clients and visitors.
- Dealing with all incoming and outgoing mail with various communications methods including hard copy mail, emails, electronic portals (such as COPFS and Legal Aid Online) and hand delivered items; sort, link and prioritise for solicitors' attention.
- Processing various case documents including downloading, photocopying and scanning.
- Order stationery and process invoices through the Scottish Legal Aid Board's internal system.
- Liaise with the Network and Systems Coordinator, Business Manager and/or SLAB corporate services on corporate matters such as facilities, security, health and safety, first aid and IS (Information Systems).
- Carry out any or all of the above tasks for other offices either from your own office or by working from another location.
- Other general office and administrative tasks as required.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Vacancy: Secretarial Administrator – Edinburgh employer: Pdso
Join our Public Defence Solicitors’ Office in Dundee, where we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable clients. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and collaboration, offering opportunities for mentorship and development within a team that values compassion and expertise in criminal law. With a commitment to high-quality legal services, we provide a rewarding environment for solicitors looking to make a difference in their community.
