Legal Assistant

Service Care Soltuions, are currently recruiting for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a high-profile public inquiry team based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional seeking to gain valuable experience supporting a complex and significant legal investigation.
Working as part of a close-knit legal team, you will provide essential administrative and legal support during the final stages of the inquiry. A key aspect of the role will involve preparing evidence and documentation for archiving, ensuring an accurate and comprehensive public record is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
• Conducting document searches and managing electronic records.
• Updating databases, links, trackers, and spreadsheets.
• Preparing evidence and documentation for transfer to national archives.
• Supporting the wider inquiry team across a variety of legal and administrative tasks.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Law or a related discipline. Experience in a law firm, Public Inquiry, data Protection,Freedom of Information advice and work. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong administrative capability with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a busy team environment.

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement 1 day in office, with Occasional office attendance when needed in Edinburgh.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant public inquiry.
• Exposure to complex legal documentation and stakeholder management.
• Potential for contract extension based on business requirements.

Salary: £39,767 per annum
Contract: 6–12 months initially, with potential extension up to 23 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Please note: Applications cannot be considered from individuals who have previously worked for the Crown Office, PIRC, Police Scotland, or any of the Inquiry's Core Participant legal teams.
If you are a proactive legal professional with excellent attention to detail and a passion for supporting meaningful legal work, we would welcome your application.

I’d love to have a confidential chat, if you think this opportunity aligns with your work ethic. Please contact:beth.simpson@servicecare.org.uk or call on: 01312642230.