Legal assistant

Service Care Solutions, are currently recruiting for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a high-profile public inquiry team based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional seeking to gain valuable experience supporting a complex and significant legal investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the legal team
• Conducting document searches and managing electronic records
• Updating databases, links, trackers, and spreadsheets
• Preparing evidence and documentation for transfer to national archives
• Supporting the wider inquiry team across a variety of legal and administrative tasks

Essential Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Law or a related discipline. Experience in a law firm, Public Inquiry, data Protection, Freedom of Information advice and work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and organisational skill
• Strong administrative capability with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a busy team environment

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement 1 day in office, with occasional office attendance when needed in Edinburgh.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant public inquiry.
• Exposure to complex legal documentation and stakeholder management.
• Potential for contract extension based on business requirements

Salary: £39,767 per annum

Contract: 6–12 months initially, with potential extension up to 23 months

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Please note: Applications cannot be considered from individuals who have previously worked for the Crown Office, PIRC, Police Scotland, or any of the Inquiry's Core Participant legal teams. If you are a proactive legal professional with excellent attention to detail and a passion for supporting meaningful legal work, we would welcome your application.