Legal / Medical Secretary

Edinburgh • Permanent • £18000 - £24000

Updated - 10/07/2009

Maintaining Quality External Relations and Service to Members
Arrangement and co-ordination of appointments and conferences
Checking and co-ordinating post/Typing Letters
Audio Typing/Audio digital dictation
Dealing with clients no a day to day basis ensuring the highest possible customer service
Comprehensive diary management using Outlook
Arranging travel requirements
Auditing of files on a weekly basis
Filing case related correspondence
Photocopying and/or scanning of documents
Answering and screening telephone calls and, when appropriate, answering other colleagues’ phones and relaying accurate and timely messages
Booking internal meeting rooms using the computerised booking system, and if necessary, any video-conferencing equipment
Providing cover for reception as and when required

Ideally, a candidate coming from a medical / legal secretarial background
A good knowledge of written English language/grammar is essential together with accuracy, efficiency and a copy typing speed of 60wpm.
An AMSPAR qualification is desirable
High quality oral and communication skills, including patience, tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and telephone etiquette are essential
The ability to prioritise own workload
Good diary keeping is essential, together with the ability to keep calm under pressure, maintain courtesy, tact and diplomacy.
The job also requires the holder to work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues.
Shorthand is not a necessity but is desirable.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

My client is a public service provider.

£market rate salary with excellent benefits.

For more information or to apply, phone: 0131 243 2950. Alternatively, email edinburgh@pagepersonnel.co.uk, quoting Job Ref: 13050910

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