Legal Executive Assistant

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).