Legal PA - Real Estate (Transactional) Edinburgh City Centre, excellent benefits Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 from home
An award-winning law firm is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its busy Real Estate team in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking firm known for its supportive culture, modern working environment, and strong PA network across Scotland.
The Role
You will support a fast-paced transactional Real Estate team, including two Partners and a team of associates and NQ solicitors, assisting with the smooth running of property transactions. The work focuses mainly on property transactions, including the buying and selling of multiple units and portfolios.
A key part of the role involves supporting property completions, ensuring all financial figures, payments, and documentation are accurate and processed on the correct completion date. This role requires someone who is comfortable working with numbers and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will be required to provide PA support to multiple team members, working collaboratively to ensure the team operates efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting fee earners with property transaction completions, ensuring all figures, payments, and relevant interest calculations are accurate
Working closely with finance teams to assist with billing, reporting, and management of matter balances
Managing matter inception processes, including engagement letters and liaising with internal teams
Completing conflict checks and client due diligence processes
Assisting with file management, billing processes, and matter closures
Supporting business development activities, including organising events, conferences, and client meetings
Maintaining CRM systems, fee earner CVs, and credentials databases
Assisting with bids, tenders, and marketing initiatives
Coordinating meetings, preparing documentation packs, and arranging travel when required
Liaising with document production teams for preparation and amendment of legal documents
You will ideally have:
At least 3 years' experience in a Legal PA or similar role within a professional services environment (open to other sectors)
Strong numerical skills, and confident with working with figures/fees & billings
Experience supporting multiple fee earners or partners
Confidence working with financial information and transactional processes
Strong organisational and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
A collaborative and flexible approach to supporting a wider team
Benefits include:
25 days holiday with a holiday buy-back scheme
Discretionary bonus
Private healthcare
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Extensive training and development opportunities
Modern brand-new Edinburgh offices in a prime city centre location