At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal services with admin tasks and ensure smooth operations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a values-driven organisation making a real impact in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional growth and wellbeing support available.
- Why this job: Make a difference while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, fast typing skills, and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31950 - 39050 £ per year.
Job title: Secretarial Administrator | Grade: 3 | Employment type: permanent | Hours: full time (35 hours per week) | Starting salary: £31, | Directorate: Client Legal Services | Department: Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) | Location: Inverness | Closing date: 16 Auugust (23:55)
We are looking for a well-organised and proactive Secretarial Administrator to join our PDSO Inverness office and ensure smooth day-to-day operations while supporting the delivery of client-centred and trauma-informed legal services.
Reporting to the Network and Systems Coordinator, you will provide high-quality legal administration and casework support to solicitors locally and across the PDSO network.
Key responsibilities include
- Providing general administrative and casework support
- Maintaining and updating case files
- Audio typing, copy typing and preparing documents
- Reception and client enquiries
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail
- Managing case documents (scanning, photocopying, downloading)
- Diary management
- Processing invoices and requisitions
- Using and monitoring Legal Aid Online (LAOL)
- Assisting with admin tasks delegated by the Network and Systems Coordinator
- Supporting training for new business support staff.
To succeed in this role, you will need
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Fast and accurate typing – experience in audio typing using transcription software is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently with good judgement
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
What we offer
- A meaningful role where your work makes a real impact
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement (34 days, rising to 42 days after two years’ service)
- Enhanced family-friendly leave entitlements
- Access to wellbeing support, mental health support, and an employee assistance programme
- Access to a wide range of discounts (including gym and retail) and the Cycle to Work scheme through our partner, Edenred.
For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the
Job Description.
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Secretarial Administrator in Inverness employer: Scottish Legal Aid Board
Join the Scottish Legal Aid Board as a Digital Delivery Lead and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing digital project delivery. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer a supportive and inclusive work culture, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Located in Edinburgh, you'll enjoy a meaningful role that not only impacts the organisation but also provides generous benefits, including a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, and access to wellness support.
