Anderson Knight is recruiting a Legal EA for our clients based in Edinburgh.
You will work collaboratively as part of a team, providing executive assistant and administrative support to the personal team and the wider Personal and Family practice area. This role is key to ensuring we deliver an efficient, high-quality service to the client’s external clients.
Salary : £33,000+
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide comprehensive diary, email, and meeting management, ensuring lawyers and paralegals are fully prepared.
- Handle incoming client queries and communications professionally, maintaining strong client service standards.
- Manage documents and correspondence, including drafting, proofreading, filing, and maintaining the document management system.
- Support billing and finance processes, including expenses, invoices, and time recording.
- Maintain and update internal systems, databases, and contact lists to ensure accurate records.
- Assist with case management, trust bibles, and the preparation of engagement letters and legal documents.
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, events, and team logistics.
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure work is completed within timescales, providing cover during holidays or absences.
- Undertake specialist administrative tasks in areas such as finance, marketing, and business development.
- Collaborate with other executive assistants and contribute to maintaining a well-organised, efficient office environment.
Requirements :
Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role, ideally within a busy Private Client team.Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage time effectively while working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.A strong team player with a proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to changing priorities and workloads.Professional in presentation and attitude, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.Self-motivated, commercially aware, and able to use initiative to work independently.Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours and provide support across different practice areas when required.Benefits :
Life AssuranceHybrid workingPerformance BonusesPensionIncome ProtectionElectric car salary sacrificeGenerous annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service).If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in confidence.