Legal Executive Assistant
Location: Edinburgh (Office-Based, 1 Day WFH Available)
Salary: £30,000-£33,000
We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Executive Assistant to join our client's busy Family Law team in Edinburgh. This is a key role in supporting lawyers and paralegals through a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Personal or Family Law team and will be confident working in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Family Law team.
* Manage and complete BigHand and non-BigHand tasks within required timescales.
* Handle new client enquiries, taking accurate information and ensuring a professional first impression.
* Diary management including scheduling appointments, coordinating meeting rooms and preparing meeting materials.
* Proactively manage shared and individual email inboxes, flagging urgent matters and ensuring timely follow-up.
* Prepare, organise and maintain documents, case papers and digital filing within the document management system (DMS).
* Scan, distribute and action incoming mail and communications as required.
* Anticipate meeting requirements by preparing itineraries, background notes and client information packs.
* Support team efficiency, particularly during staff absence, ensuring continuity of client service.
* Prioritise multiple ongoing tasks and follow through to ensure timely completion.
About You
* Previous experience working within a busy Personal or Family Law practice is essential.
* Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence dealing with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* A strong team player, proactive and willing to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working environment.
* Professional, discreet and client‑focused in all interactions.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £30,000-£33,000 (DOE)
* Edinburgh city centre office with flexibility to work from home 1 day per week
* Opportunity to develop experience within a respected Family Law practice
* Life Assurance
* Performance Bonuses
* Pension
* Income Protection
* Electric car salary sacrifice
* Generous annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
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