Legal PA

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Legal Personal Assistant in a dynamic legal team in Edinburgh. This full-time, permanent role is perfect for a highly organized and proactive individual with strong administrative and secretarial experience. You will play a key role in supporting two busy legal departments, ensuring smooth daily operations. Your responsibilities will include managing diaries, drafting legal documents, and maintaining accurate file systems. Join this forward-thinking firm that values excellent client service and offers a supportive team culture, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth. Take the next step in your legal career today!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Working Options

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is essential for this role.
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA and admin support to legal teams, managing diaries and travel.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Secretarial Experience

Communication Skills

Document Formatting

Organizational Skills

Client Service

Education

Experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary

Tools

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Personal Assistant to join a forward-thinking, dynamic legal team based in Edinburgh. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to support two busy legal departments, playing a key role in their daily operations.

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive professional with strong admin and secretarial experience, ideally gained in a legal environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, have a sharp eye for detail, and take pride in delivering excellent client service – we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

1. Provide high-quality PA and admin support to two specialist legal teams
2. Format, draft, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
3. Manage diaries, book meetings, and coordinate travel
4. Communicate with clients and colleagues via phone and email
5. Maintain accurate file and document management systems
6. Prepare legal paperwork, including contracts and court documents
7. Process expenses and manage confidential information professionally
8. Assist with billing, invoicing, and maintaining financial records
9. Use legal case management systems and software effectively

About You

1. Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary within a law firm
2. Confident formatting legal documents with automatic numbering and cross-referencing
3. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
4. Organised, efficient, and able to prioritise a varied workload
5. Tech-savvy with a can-do attitude
6. Friendly, professional, and a strong team player

What’s On Offer

1. Competitive salary, based on experience
2. Hybrid and flexible working options
3. Private medical insurance
4. A supportive and welcoming team culture
5. Opportunities for professional growth and development

Apply now to take the next step in your legal career.