Executive Assistant – Family & Personal Practice

Brodies LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Edinburgh is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Family team. The successful candidate will manage schedules, organize meetings, and handle correspondence. Key qualifications include strong typing skills, multitasking abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a demanding EA role, used to working under pressure.
• Confident communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including lunches and varied timetables.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Family team.
• Manage diary, appointments, and emails effectively.
• Organize meetings and prepare necessary materials.

Skills

Excellent typing skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Aderant

Document Management System (DMS)

BigHand

Job description

A prominent legal firm in Edinburgh is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Family team. The successful candidate will manage schedules, organize meetings, and handle correspondence. Key qualifications include strong typing skills, multitasking abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure within a professional environment.