Legal PA

Role: Legal PA (Tax / Succession focussed)
Location: Edinburgh, City Centre.
Salary: £33,252 Per annnum.

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant looking to join a professional legal environment?
Do you enjoy supporting senior professionals and keeping busy teams organised and running smoothly?
Are you looking for a role where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real impact?

Our client, a highly respected legal and tax advisory firm, is looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to join their Edinburgh office, primarily supporting the Tax & Succession team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a collaborative and professional environment.

The Role
The successful candidate will provide proactive PA support to Partners and legal colleagues, ensuring administrative responsibilities are managed efficiently so the legal team can focus on delivering expert advice to clients.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings for Partners and lawyers
  • Managing inboxes, prioritising communications and drafting responses where appropriate
  • Supporting the opening and closing of client matters and maintaining accurate records
  • Preparing meeting packs and coordinating internal and external meetings
  • Organising travel arrangements and associated logistics
  • Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Supporting billing processes, reporting, and financial administration
  • Assisting with compliance processes including AML requirements
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide team support during busy periods

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

The ideal candidate will also:

• Be proactive and able to work on their own initiative
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with colleagues at all levels
  • Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise their workload
  • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team

What’s On Offer

• Full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
  • 33.75 hours per week
  • Opportunity to develop your career within a respected legal and professional services firm
  • Supportive team environment with strong training and development opportunities

Interested? Apply now to start your new career!