Interested in a career as a solicitor?
Looking for an opportunity to be a property expert?
Want to be part of a long-established, growing business?
At Middleton Ross our staff are integral to the ongoing success of our business, our team is made up of different roles across the firm, but we all bring added value to the business each day. Our aim is to provide staff with the correct tools to do their job effectively and the ability to further develop their skills whilst working in a positive and friendly environment. We believe in providing a positive work-life balance so our staff can manage their responsibilities within the office and at home.
Legal Secretary
Middleton Ross Solicitors is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our busy and friendly high street practice.
With offices in Dingwall and Alness, Middleton Ross has been serving clients across the Highlands for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, personal service and are looking for an organised and proactive individual to support our team of solicitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Audio typing and preparation of correspondence
- Opening new client files and accurately inputting client information
- Preparing legal documents and forms for a range of transactions
- Amending legal documents as instructed by solicitors
- Submitting property and legal searches
- Maintaining accurate paper and electronic filing systems
- General administrative support to the legal team
- Ensuring files are managed efficiently and in accordance with office procedures
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (preferred)
- Excellent audio typing skills, with a minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute
- Strong English language and grammar skills
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation
- Experience completing legal forms and administrative procedures
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The Role
This position is primarily based in our Dingwall office, although cover at our Alness office may be required.
Working hours are:
- Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Friday: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive, well-established firm with a strong reputation in the Highlands, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and covering letter to stephanie@middletonross.co.uk
Solicitor
Location: Dingwall and Alness
Base location: Dingwall
Salary: Competitive + performance-related bonus
Working pattern: Permanent, Full-time, Flexible working options available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join an experienced, tight-knit team at a long-established High Street practice in the Highlands. With a range of work that varies from Residential and Rural Conveyancing to Wills, Powers of Attorney and Guardianships, every day is different in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will have the freedom to manage their own caseload, but with all the necessary support available from the rest of the team.
What is needed?
- To be a qualified Solicitor in Scotland, with a broad range of PQE considered
- Interpersonal skills, with a desire to work effectively among legal and support teams while focusing on communicating with clients
- Ability to effectively manage your own caseload
- To ensure regulatory risk is understood and managed
- Experience in negotiating and drafting
- A clean driving licence, to be able to travel between offices and visit clients (with access to the company vehicle)
Competitive salary rates are offered along with a generous holiday entitlement and work-life balance.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Steph Murray: stephanie@middletonross.co.uk
Since joining the team at Middleton Ross in June 2021, I have been welcomed and supported by our small and extremely close team, everyone is always willing to help and support each other and share their skills and knowledge to ensure we work to the best of our abilities as a team. My role is varied, and no two days are ever the same which I enjoy.
Middleton Ross provides an excellent work-life balance which means I can balance having a career whilst raising a young family.