Vacancy: Secretarial Administrator – Inverness

  • Secretarial Administrator (Grade 3) – Inverness
    Ref no 56
    Full time; permanent
    Application deadline: Sunday 17 May, 23:55*

We are looking for a well-organised and proactive Secretarial Administrator to join our PDSO Inverness office and ensure smooth day-to-day operations while supporting the delivery of client-centred and trauma-informed legal services.

Reporting to the Network and Systems Coordinator, you will provide high-quality legal administration and casework support to solicitors locally and across the PDSO network.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing general administrative and casework support
  • Maintaining and updating case files
  • Audio typing, copy typing and preparing documents
  • Reception and client enquiries
  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail
  • Managing case documents (scanning, photocopying, downloading)
  • Diary management
  • Processing invoices and requisitions
  • Using and monitoring Legal Aid Online (LAOL)
  • Assisting with admin tasks delegated by the Network and Systems Coordinator
  • Supporting training for new business support staff.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Confident IT skills (Microsoft 365)
  • High accuracy and attention to detail
  • Fast and accurate typing – experience in audio typing using transcription software is highly desirable
  • Ability to work independently with good judgement
  • Strong organisation and time-management skills
  • Excellent customer service
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

How to apply

Full details and the online application are available on our recruitment portal (external link).