Legal Administrator, Galashiels

Cullen Kilshaw is the largest law firm in the Scottish Borders with thirteen enterprising and dynamic offices across the area, using modern digital technology to deliver a high-quality legal service to our ever-expanding client base.

We have an immediate opportunity for a legal administrator to join the Private Client team in our Galashiels branch.  This is a full-time, permanent position.  The hours are 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.  Full training will be provided and there may be potential for career progression.

You will be assisting in our busy Private Client Department dealing with executries, the preparation of Wills, and the preparation and management of Powers of Attorney.  You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong numeracy skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• an excellent, professional working manner;
• the ability to work under pressure and remain focused;
• the ability to communicate on all levels and maintain confidentiality of information at all times;
• the ability to carry out instructions;
• excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• word processing and IT skills;
• excellent spelling and grammar;
• attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to learn new systems quickly;
• a positive, can-do attitude, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• digital dictation;
• creating and amending documents;
• typing and correspondence;
• scanning documents;
• general file management;
• booking and co-ordination of meetings;
• opening and closing case files;
• handling telephone enquiries;
• opening and distributing post.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To be considered for this role please contact: jobs@cullenkilshaw.com