Legal Assistant
Location
- Edinburgh
Reference
- Ref: 166709
Salary Package
Expiry Date
- Expires 6th Sep 2026
Job Type
- Temporary
Industry
Legal Assistant (Contract – 2 Weeks) | Hybrid
We are currently recruiting a Legal Assistant for a short-term contract opportunity lasting 2 weeks with a hybrid working arrangement. If you’re an organised legal support professional who can confidently handle administrative casework and data protection tasks, we want to hear from you.
Key Details
- Job Title: Legal Assistant
- Employment Type: Contract (2 weeks)
- Working Pattern: Hybrid
- Payrate: Competitive daily rate (ask your consultant for details)
- Training and onboarding support included
Candidate Responsibilities
As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to the legal team, ensuring timely and accurate handling of documentation and compliance tasks, including:
- Supporting fee earners with document preparation, formatting, and file management
- Managing case/admin tasks, including drafting and collating correspondence
- Assisting with Data Protection administration and ensuring information is handled appropriately
- Maintaining accurate records and updating case systems as required
- Coordinating deadlines and ensuring work is completed to the required standard
- Acting professionally in a confidential environment and supporting smooth team workflows
Benefits
Join a supportive recruitment partner and receive excellent support throughout your placement as a Legal Assistant, including:
- £250 Training Allowance
- Dedicated specialist consultant
- Daily payroll runs
- Free candidate registrations
- Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
- Sign-up bonus
- Free compliance checks
- We work with 1000’s of clients nationwide, opening doors to future roles
Who You Are
To succeed in this Legal Assistant contract, you’ll have proven experience supporting legal functions, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of legal administration—particularly around Data Protection.
How to apply
How to apply: Contact our consultant (Consultant Name: Dedicated Specialist Consultant) via email: apply@yourrecruitmentteam.co.uk or call +44 20 1234 5678. Please quote “Legal Assistant – Contract (2 Weeks)”.
Beth Simpson
Principal Consultant
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