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)