Dynamic Legal Assistant – West Edinburgh Office

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in West Edinburgh is seeking a Legal Assistant to support day-to-day administration of legal work within a professional services organisation. You will keep documents, records and communications organised so the wider team can work efficiently.

The role is permanent, office-based with a salary of £26,000 to £28,000, dependent on experience. You will prepare, format and file documents, manage records, coordinate diary, meetings, and correspondence, and provide general administrative

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and managing legal or professional documents.
• Strong administration skills and confidence maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to organise diaries, meetings and correspondence efficiently.
• Clear written communication skills for drafting routine letters and emails.
• Confidence using digital systems to store, update and retrieve information.
• A careful approach to handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and file legal documents to keep matters accurate and well organised.
• Maintain electronic and paper records, ensuring information is easy to locate when needed.
• Manage incoming correspondence and direct queries to the appropriate team members.
• Arrange meetings, appointments and diary entries to support the smooth running of daily work.
• Draft routine letters and emails using clear, professional language.
• Update case information and contact details to maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate document signing, copying and distribution to keep work progressing.
• Provide general administrative support across the Secretarial & Business Support department.

Job description

Michael Page in West Edinburgh is seeking a Legal Assistant to support day-to-day administration of legal work within a professional services organisation. You will keep documents, records and communications organised so the wider team can work efficiently.

The role is permanent, office-based with a salary of £26,000 to £28,000, dependent on experience. You will prepare, format and file documents, manage records, coordinate diary, meetings, and correspondence, and provide general administrative