Posted: 19 June
The role
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.
