Legal PA

  • Search
  • City, Edinburgh
  • Jul 06, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Legal PA - Ediburgh (Hybrid)

The Role

Working closely with a team of fee earners, you will provide high-quality administrative, secretarial and organisational support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and formatting a wide range of correspondence, legal documents, reports and presentations using Microsoft Office and document management systems.
  • Managing client onboarding and file opening/closing processes, including completing compliance checks and engagement documentation.
  • Coordinating complex diary management, arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms, organising catering and liaising with attendees.
  • Managing busy inboxes, monitoring emails during periods of absence and maintaining organised electronic filing systems.
  • Supporting team meetings by coordinating logistics, preparing agendas and taking meeting notes where required.
  • Assisting with billing processes, including preparing invoices, submitting bills via client portals and responding to invoice queries.
  • Organising domestic and international travel, accommodation and itineraries, as well as processing expense claims.
  • Maintaining accurate client and contact records within internal databases.
  • Carrying out general administrative duties including filing, scanning, document preparation, photocopying and binding.
  • Coordinating team activities such as training sessions and departmental events.
  • Working closely with internal departments including Finance, IT, Facilities, Marketing and Reception to ensure an efficient service.
  • Providing additional support to colleagues and wider business support teams as required.


About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant position and be confident managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

You'll also demonstrate:

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • A proactive approach and the confidence to use your initiative.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly across the Microsoft Office suite.

Previous experience within the legal or professional services sector would be advantageous but is not essential.



What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and career development. You'll become part of a supportive team environment where your contribution will be recognised and where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a varied and rewarding role.

If you're an experienced PA seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply or e-mail your C.V to (url removed)

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.