Secretarial Administrator

at  Scottish Legal Aid Board

ABOUT US

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) was set up in 1987 to manage legal aid in Scotland. We are a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Government. Our main purpose is to manage and continuously improve publicly funded legal assistance and to advise Scottish Ministers on its strategic development for the benefit of society.
The Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) was established in 1998 and is a national network of publicly employed solicitors operating from eight offices across Scotland providing criminal legal assistance. Operating as a direct service of the SLAB, we advise and represent clients, who are eligible for criminal legal aid, in relation to summary and solemn cases at every level and in Scotland’s busiest courts all over the country.
If you wish to learn more about the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) and our other direct services, please visit www.slab.org.uk. Further information about the PDSO can be found at www.pdso.org.uk.

LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE IN THE LEGAL SECTOR? JOIN US AS A PART TIME SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATOR (GRADE 3).

Reporting to the Head of Office, you’ll provide efficient support to solicitors, maintaining case files, drafting legal documents, and managing enquiries.
You’ll need excellent communication and computer typing skills to efficiently handle administrative tasks, from diary management to processing invoices, ensuring smooth operations. You’ll also support the delivery of client-centred legal services across the network.
This role offers diverse responsibilities, including facilities tasks and training support, making every day dynamic and rewarding. If you’re an organised, fast typist who’s competent using MS Office applications and thrives in a fast-paced environment, apply now and be part of our team!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Office and liaising with the Network and Systems Coordinator, the Secretarial Administrator will provide efficient and high quality legal administrative and casework support to solicitors within their office and across the PDSO network. Responsibilities include managing case files and processing case documents, audio and copy typing, drafting legal documents, handling client inquiries, and managing mail. In addition, the post holder has a role in supporting the delivery of client-centred and trauma informed legal services.
This post is permanent on a part time basis (21 hours per week).

WE WILL ENSURE THAT DISCLOSURE OF DISABILITY STATUS WILL NOT NEGATIVELY IMPACT ANYONE’S APPLICATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO GUARANTEEING AN INTERVIEW TO EVERY APPLICANT WHO INDICATES THEY HAVE A DISABILITY, IN TERMS OF THE EQUALITY ACT 2010, THAT MEETS THE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE.

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the ‘Additional Information’ section on the vacancy page of our recruitment portal.
Completed applications should be returned by Monday, 26 February 2024 (midnight) via SLAB’s recruitment portal. Early applications are strongly encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner.