Legal PA

Role: Personal Assistant
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: 27,000-31,000

Pertemps are recruiting a Personal Assistant to work with the Edinburgh based client. The purpose of the role is to provide administrative, secretarial and PA support to the larger team.

The Role:

- Managing lawyers' schedules and appointments, including coordinating meetings and conferences
- Screening and directing phone calls and correspondence to the appropriate individuals
- Drafting and proofreading legal documents, letters, and emails
- Conducting research and compiling relevant information for legal cases
- Organizing and maintaining files, documents, and databases in both physical and electronic formats
- Making travel arrangements and preparing travel itineraries as needed
- Assisting with billing and invoicing processes
- Providing general administrative support, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing
- Handling other ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned

About You:

- Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role, preferably within a legal environment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively
- Discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Previous experience in a legal setting or familiarity with legal terminology is desirable but not essential
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines