Job Description
Legal Personal Assistant
Edinburgh
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Legal PA to join the Corporate division of an established Edinburgh law firm. The successful candidate will provide high-quality PA, secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Corporate Finance team, with occasional support to the wider division.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and closing client/matter files, including conflict checks and compliance with AML procedures.
- Supporting monthly billing processes, preparing invoices and liaising with fee earners and finance teams.
- Producing accurate correspondence, documents and presentations using Microsoft Office and document management systems.
- Comprehensive diary and inbox management, arranging meetings, travel and events.
- Assisting with team meetings, minute-taking and coordination of follow-up actions.
- Handling client queries, calls and correspondence in a professional manner.
- Maintaining contact information and supporting business development activities.
- Providing occasional support across the wider PA group.
About You
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Previous experience as a PA or Executive Assistant in a professional services environment.
- Confident in managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong document production skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Legal sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
