Legal Administrator

Search Consultancy LTD; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Legal Administrator to manage comprehensive legal administration across two teams. This full-time permanent role offers hybrid work flexibility and a salary of up to £30,000. Candidates should have demonstrable experience within a legal firm, excellent communication skills, and strong IT competency, particularly in MS Office. The role includes drafting legal documents, managing appointments, and supporting fee earners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal firm with relevant duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and forms using standardized styles.
• Produce high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements for partners.
• Handle various legal documentation and correspondence.
• Organize hard copy and electronic files.

Skills

Legal administration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Legal or File Management software

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Legal Administrator

Edinburgh City Centre based with hybrid working available

Permanent role | Full Time hours

Salary up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (depending on experience)

Search Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading Legal firm based in Edinburgh City Centre to recruit this role for their business on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive Legal Administration across 2 teams within the firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Scotland's fastest growing Legal firms in a role which is key to the success of the wider team & fee earners.

Duties involved in this role will include:

• Drafting & completion of specific legal documents and forms using standardised styles
• Producing a high standard of PowerPoint presentations for fee earners
• Diary and appointment management as well as travel & accommodation bookings for Partners
• Working on a variety of legal documentation, some of which can be lengthy & complex
• Assisting with client correspondence and legal documents through audio‑typing and word processing
• Managing both hard copy and electronic files using client management software
• General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning of documents, filing, proofreading, opening and closing client files and completing of compliance documentation
• Preparation of fee request forms and breakdowns of WIP
• Preparation of expense & mileage claim forms and dealing with credit/debit balances
• Providing other ad hoc administration support when required

In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:

• Previous demonstrable experience within a Legal firm carrying out duties in line with the above - this experience is ESSENTIAL and candidates with specific experience in Real Estate, Property or Corporate Law would be at a distinct advantage
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
• Solid organisational & time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a sometimes very busy workload effectively
• Solid IT skills including the MS Office suite of programs including Excel & PowerPoint - as well as a grounding in some type of Legal or File Management software

If this is the role for you, apply now!

Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.