The Robert Kerr Partnership is a respected Scottish law firm specializing in criminal defence and road traffic law, with additional expertise in representing clients in children’s hearings through our affiliation with John Gardner and Co. Operating from our offices in Paisley and Greenock, our team of seven experienced solicitors serves clients across all courts and jurisdictions in Scotland. Our lawyers are members of the Law Society of Scotland and accredited by the Scottish Legal Aid Board, delivering expert legal services in criminal defense and civil matters concerning children.
Role Description
The Robert Kerr Partnership Solicitors require a Full‑Time Legal Secretary for our busy criminal law practice in Greenock.
Key Responsibilities
* Audio Typing of Solicitors’ letters, reports and court forms
* Handling incoming/outgoing telephone calls
* Manage incoming and outgoing channels of communication, Post Office, DX, inbox, fax and electronic portals such as COPFS and Legal Aid Online
* Day‑to‑day management of appointments, booking custody visits and, where necessary, arranging cover for out‑of‑town courts
* Maintaining office petty cash and handling office expenditure, invoices and receipts
* Inputting of legal aid applications online, following up and progressing the applications and providing further information requested by the Scottish Legal Aid Board
* Experience of submitting on‑line Legal Aid accounts
Key Skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experience of COPFS disclosure website and Scottish Legal Aid Board online system
* Ability to work alone with minimum supervision
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Knowledge of filing and maintaining diary system
* Sound knowledge of need for confidentiality and data‑protection awareness
* Good sense of humour
Job Type: Full‑time
Salary: £23,500 - £30,000 per year
Ability to commute/relocate: Greenock PA15: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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