Legal PA

Search Consultancy LTD; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Edinburgh is looking for a proactive Personal Assistant to join their busy Tax & Succession team. The role involves managing diaries, client correspondence, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have experience in a PA role, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information discretely. Competitive salary and hybrid working after training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Friendly office culture

Excellent career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a PA role, ideally in the legal sector.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Discretion and reliability in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Managing busy diaries and travel schedules.
• Preparing meeting packs and ensuring logistics are in place.
• Providing support for business development and marketing activities.

Skills

Proven PA experience

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Professional and proactive approach

Tools

Digital dictation tools

Job description

Overview

Live Job Alert - Personal Assistant

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £34,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (33.75 hours per week)

Are you a highly organised and proactive PA looking for their next challenge? I'm working with a prestigious legal firm in Edinburgh that is currently looking to add an outstanding Personal Assistant to their established and high-performing support team.

Working in their busy Tax & Succession team, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation for excellence, known for truly looking after their people and offering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £34,000
• Flexible hybrid working after initial training period
• Friendly, close-knit office culture
• Opportunity to work for a firm with an outstanding professional reputation
• Excellent long-term career development and training support

Key Responsibilities

• Managing busy diaries, meetings, and travel schedules
• Preparing meeting packs and ensuring all logistics are in place
• Inbox and email management for Partners
• Taking calls and messages, and dealing with client enquiries where appropriate
• Supporting billing, finance and compliance processes
• Liaising with the wider PA and administrative teams
• Providing support for business development and marketing activities
• Handling sensitive client correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality

What You'll Bring

• Proven PA experience (legal sector experience is a bonus but not essential)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with digital dictation tools
• Excellent time management, organisation and attention to detail
• A professional, friendly and proactive approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
• Discretion and reliability - you'll be working with sensitive, high-value information

Interested?

If you're ready for your next challenge and want to work in a high-calibre firm that truly values its people, get in touch today for a confidential chat!

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.