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Secretarial Administrator

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Reference:0249 

Salary:From £20,000 

Working pattern:Full time, Permanent 

Location:Falkirk 

Closing date:03 October 2014 at midnight 

The Scottish Legal Aid Board’s Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) is looking for a Legal Secretary/Administrator to copy and audio type, organise solicitor’s diary appointments, act as first point of contact for clients, deal with telephone calls and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Other duties include arranging meetings, inputting client and case details onto the client computer system, plus general administration and filing.

Strong audio typing skills (and general speed / accuracy in typing - minimum 40 w.p.m.);
administrative experience; and knowledge of filing and diary systems is essential, as is a good working knowledge of PCs, Word and databases. You must have Standard Grade passes at level 1 to 3 (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or equivalent level work experience. You should have good communication and organisational skills. Experience of criminal law administration and/or electronic case management systems is highly desirable.

In return our benefits package includes a competitive holiday entitlement and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme.

Please note that interviews may be held at short notice.

Application Information

Please apply online.

For assistance, email recruitment@slab.org.uk, or phone 0131 240 2027.