Personal Assistant

Your new company

A prominent UK-based law firm with deep roots in Scotland, this organisation provides multi-jurisdictional legal services across a wide range of sectors. With offices in major cities and a growing international presence due to organisational growth and further expansion, a role has been created for a personal assistant to join the team in the Edinburgh office.

Your new role

As a passionate and adept individual, your primary responsibility is to support multiple senior stakeholders. You will contribute to improving the operation's productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense claims
• Drafting, proofreading, and producing accurate documents and presentations
• Handling email, billing processes, document distribution, and time recording
• Supporting client/matter opening and closing, file management, and archiving
• Collaborating with internal teams and providing cross-office support when needed
• Ensuring smooth meeting logistics, minute-taking, and follow-up actions
• Staying organised and adaptable while using firm systems effectively

What you'll need to succeed

To ensure success in this highly visible role, you will have:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proven experience as a PA or executive assistant.
• A background in litigation or similar legal support environments.
• Confidence in using key software tools and internal systems.
• Clear communication and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and support both the immediate team and wider business.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Annual Salary
• Generous Annual Leave Contribution
• Hybrid Working

What you need to do now
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