Legal Assistant

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Legal document prep

Administration

Diary management

Drafting letters

Digital records

Confidentiality

Outils

Document management systems

Description du poste

As a Legal Assistant to the West of Edinburgh - you will help with the 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

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Professional Services industry

Description

• 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.

Profile

• 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.

Job Offer

Permanent Legal Assistant position - West Edinburgh

Salary of £26,000 - £28,00

Office based

, dependent on the level of experience.

Contract: Permanent.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best