Legal Assistant
Job Description
Legal Assistant
Edinburgh
Hybrid – 4 days office/1 WFH
£25,000-£35,000
We are supporting a well-established Edinburgh Law Firm in their search for a Legal Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the legal sector. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside experienced legal professionals, and play an important role in supporting residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting solicitors and the wider conveyancing team with residential property transactions
- Opening, maintaining and updating client files
- Preparing legal correspondence and documentation
- Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, solicitors and other third parties
- Managing incoming emails and assisting with transaction progression
- Updating case management systems and ensuring records are accurate
- Providing general administrative support to the legal team
- Delivering a high standard of client service throughout the conveyancing process
About You
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Professional and confident when communicating with clients and colleagues
- A strong verbal and written communicator
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learnCompetent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
- Interested in developing a career within the legal profession
Previous legal or conveyancing experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. Candidates with strong administrative skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in the legal sector are encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative legal team
- Structured training and career development
- Exposure to a busy and varied conveyancing workload
- Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation
