Legal Administrator

  • Search
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Dec 25, 2025
Full time Administration

Job Description

Legal Administrator
Edinburgh City Centre based with hybrid working available
Permanent role Full Time hours
Salary up to 30,000 per annum + benefits (depending on experience)

Search Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading Legal firm based in Edinburgh City Centre to recruit this role for their business on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive Legal Administration across 2 teams within the firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Scotland's fastest growing Legal firms in a role which is key to the success of the wider team & fee earners.

Duties involved in this role will include:
Drafting & completion of specific legal documents and forms using standardised styles
Producing a high standard of PowerPoint presentations for fee earners
Diary and appointment management as well as travel & accommodation bookings for Partners
Working on a variety of legal documentation, some of which can be lengthy & complex
Assisting with client correspondence and legal documents through audio-typing and word processing
Managing both hard copy and electronic files using client management software
General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning of documents, filing, proofreading, opening and closing client files and completing of compliance documentation
Preparation of fee request forms and breakdowns of WIP
Preparation of expense & mileage claim forms and dealing with credit/debit balances
Providing other ad hoc administration support when required

In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:
Previous demonstrable experience within a Legal firm carrying out duties in line with the above - this experience is ESSENTIAL and candidates with specific experience in Real Estate, Property or Corporate Law would be at a distinct advantage
Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
Solid organisational & time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a sometimes very busy workload effectively
Solid IT skills including the MS Office suite of programs including Excel & PowerPoint - as well as a grounding in some type of Legal or File Management software

If this is the role for you, apply now!

Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

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.