Legal Assistant
| Company: | Staffline |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 - £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | EH2 4PH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Legal Assistant
Edinburgh
Hybrid - 4 days office/1 WFH
£25,000-£35,000
We are supporting a well-established Edinburgh Law Firm in their search for a Legal Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the legal sector. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside experienced legal professionals, and play an important role in supporting residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
• Supporting solicitors and the wider conveyancing team with residential property transactions
• Opening, maintaining and updating client files
• Preparing legal correspondence and documentation
• Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, solicitors and other third parties
• Managing incoming emails and assisting with transaction progression
• Updating case management systems and ensuring records are accurate
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team
• Delivering a high standard of client service throughout the conveyancing process
About You
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and confident when communicating with clients and colleagues
• A strong verbal and written communicator
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Interested in developing a career within the legal profession
Previous legal or conveyancing experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. Candidates with strong administrative skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in the legal sector are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative legal team
• Structured training and career development
• Exposure to a busy and varied conveyancing workload
• Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.