Legal Secretary (Employment Unit)
£salary details  (Job no 7383)

Our city centre legal client is currently looking for an experienced legal secretary for their employment department.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

- Fast, accurate audio and copy typing (min 70 wpm).
- Good communication skills - ability to communicate effectively with clients on phone.
- Good team working skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and to use own initiative.
- Willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail and accuracy, i.e. ability to record accurate and detailed telephone messages.
- Proficiency in using MS Office, in particular Word and Outlook, knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint a distinct advantage.
- Flexibility - ability (and willingness) to work out with normal working hours as and when necessary.
- Overtime will be paid out with normal hours.

Experience: Previous legal secretarial experience required (preferably employment law background). Education: Good secondary school education required. Standard Grade English required.  Opportunities: Good career opportunities and additional training offered. Duties involve general secretarial admin, and acting as PA to 4 fee earners. The successful candidate shall be required to provide secretarial support in all types of general employment and tribunal based work.

Working Hours: Preferably full time (9am-5pm). Part time working may be considered   Our clients offer a high quality, varied workload in a hardworking environment and ongoing support.   Please submit CV in word format to Fiona Wood, fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Legal Secretary (Litigation)
£Negotiable (Job no 7382)

Our city centre legal client is looking for an experienced full time litigation secretary.   The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Fast, accurate audio and copy typing (min 70 wpm).
• Good communication skills - ability to communicate effectively with clients on phone.
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and to use own initiative.
•  Willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, i.e. ability to record accurate and detailed telephone messages.
• Proficiency in using MS Office, in particular Word and Outlook, knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint a distinct advantage.
• Flexibility - ability (and willingness) to work outwith normal working hours as and when necessary.

Overtime will be paid outwith normal hours.   Experience: Previous legal secretarial experience required (litigation background). Education: Good secondary school education required. Standard Grade English required.  Opportunities: Good career opportunities and additional training offered. Duties involve general secretarial admin, and acting as PA to several fee earners. The successful candidate shall be required to provide secretarial support in all types of Court of Session and Sheriff Court litigation work 

Our clients offer a high quality, varied workload in a hardworking environment and ongoing support.   Please submit CV in word format to Fiona Wood, fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Payroll Officer
£21,000-£24,000 (Job no 7384)

An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to administer in-house payroll system ensuring accuracy of payments and compliance with statutory requirements.   Varied role to include:

• Data input of payroll information
• Assist in development and implementation of payroll processes and procedures
• Process payroll calculations, transmit bacs and print payslips
• Provide payroll reports and payment information regards deductions, pensions etc are made on time
• Check vehicle log sheets, recording mileage as required
• Assist with monthly reconciliations of payroll control accounts together with preparation of year end reports
• General ad hoc duties as may be required

Essential requirements for this role:

• Experience within payroll function
• Current working knowledge of payroll practices
• Experience of payroll policies and procedures complying with legislation and best practice
• Strong numerical skills, confidence of analysis reporting
• Excellent analytical, organisational and time management skills

A recognised payroll qualification would be desirable together with a willingness to travel within Scotland and have an understanding of voluntary sector.   Please submit CV in word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Legal Secretary (Projects)
£19,000+ (Job no 7362)

GREAT NEW OPPORTUNITY!!!

Do you fancy a change from your current job, and maybe want to give a slightly different area of legal a go?

My city-centre-based client are looking for an experienced legal secretary with good organisational skills, as well as having worked with large CORPORATE documents. Also you must have previously used track changes. In addition you should have good secretarial , administration and organisational skills. Of course you would expect to require fast, accurate typing with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

The main aspects of the job wil be:

• Electronic diary management
• Audio and copy typing
• Electronic diary management
• File management
• Large, corporate document work (including track changes etc)
• Booking and arranging internal / external meetings
• Supporting and assisting other secretarial staff as required
• Arranging all travel for fee earners via the Firms UK travel facility
• General administrative / secretarial duties

This is a great firm to work for, so if you would like to be considered for this, or any similar roles, please submit CV in word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Legal Secretary (Family Law)
£TBC (Job No 7380)

Our legal clients are looking for a Team Secretary to work within Family Law Team.  This is a varied secretarial role to include audio typing working for Partners/Solicitors and fee earners

• All round secretarial duties
• General administration tasks
• Arrange meeting rooms
• Assist with travel arrangements
• Maintenance of client files
• Ad hoc duties as required

Previous legal experience is essential, together with excellent audio typing speeds.   Please submit CV in word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

New Media Sales Consultant
circa £35k, OTE £45k

Are you passionate about selling innovative on line media products for one of the UK’s leading companies. If so read on we have a new opportunity that could be ideal for you…

A leading UK based company have recently launched a unique range of online media products and now require a New Media Sales Consultant to join a newly created division of their business to sell innovate online media solutions throughout Central Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading companies who offer unrivalled training and development opportunities.

The company operate one of the most recognisable brands in the UK and solutions you will be selling will include listings, sponsorship, web clicks and banner advertising. You will be based from home and will target small and medium sized businesses throughout Central Scotland and a typical day will involve conducting 5 face to face sales meetings with the objective being to close the sale on the day. Leads will be provided by the company and there will also be the requirement for you to show initiative in generating your own business.

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in new media in a business to business environment. In addition you will be self motivated, possess first class verbal and written communication skills, thrive on achieving and exceeding targets, have a strong customer service background, be passionate in your approach and have a strong interest in online advertising as a medium.

In return the company is offering a basic salary of circa £35,000 with an achievable OTE of £45,000 and the potential to earn uncapped commission. In addition you will receive a fully expensed company car, mobile, home office, broadband, life assurance, health cover and 27 days holiday per annum. If you meet the above criteria and wish to be considered for this exciting role please submit CV in word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Legal PA
circa £20,000 (Job no 7365)

An experienced legal secretary is required to join the Project Finance team of our city centre legal client.  This will be a varied role primarily a PA position working closely with one partner and supporting a number of management responsibilities within Project Finance and Projects work team.

You will have experience within a similar role and will provide back up for management initiatives interfacing with Business Development and Marketing.  This role is ideal for a strong team player with excellent communication and strong organisational skills with the ability to work in a busy role.

• Large documentation work including creating and amending documents
• Audio and copy typing
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations
• Electronic diary management for fee earners
• Deal with telephone enquiries, arranging conference calls
• Prepare and submit expense claims
• General finance duties
• General clerical tasks

This is a varied role which will give the opportunity to work at all levels and be involved in a "hands on role". Please submit CV in word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Team Secretary
£22,000 (Job no 7315)

Our city centre legal clients are seeking an experienced Team Secretary to work within the Finance & Projects team, working to tight deadlines and carrying out administrative and general secretarial tasks.

The successful candidate will have previous legal experience,  with first class technical skills in MS Word. Reportin directly to the Team Co-ordinator you will be involved in:

*  Audio and copy typing for fee earners

*  Production of monthly bills

*  Taking client calls and messages

*  Diary management, travel and arranging meetings

*  Photocopying, scanning an faxing

A professional approach is required together with: excellent typing skills, ability to prioritise and manage demanding workloads, good team player with the ability to keep calm under pressure.  Please submit CV in word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.

Part time Secretary/Receptionist

£10,000-£10,500 (Job no 7373)

Our west end clients are looking for an experienced Secretary/Receptionist  to work within their professional offices.  This is a varied role working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (full days).  Due to changes within the organisation this will initially be a 12 month contract.   Previous secretarial experience is essential as is a friendly, welcoming manner, the role will be based "front of house" and will be meeting and greeting clients together with answering telephone.  This can be a demanding role which requires the ability to prioritise workloads and work closely with the team.  Experience within a similar role is required, together with excellent typing skills (audio preferred).

Please submit CV in Word format to fiona@crossmatch.co.uk or by mail to Crossmatch Recruitment, 91 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT.