Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Property

Position: Legal Secretary / Paralegal (Property)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal with experience in property? Looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking legal team where your expertise will truly be valued? Pertemps are proud to be working with a highly regarded firm in Edinburgh who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support their busy property team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing, formatting, and updating legal documentation and correspondence with precision
• Supporting the full property transaction process – from initial searches and registrations to liaising with clients and external parties
• Managing client and matter onboarding/offboarding, including AML and conflict checks
• Organising team diaries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel when required
• Assisting with billing, invoicing, and other financial admin tasks
• Keeping both digital and physical files organised, scanned, and up-to-date
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, providing updates and handling enquiries with professionalism

About you:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally within a property or conveyancing setting
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask
• Confident communicator, both in writing and over the phone
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with legal case management systems
• Knowledge of property processes, including Land Registry and SDLT, is highly advantageous
• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave plus additional time off for long service
• Pension scheme and financial benefits
• Ongoing training and support for career development
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture