Legal PA in Edinburgh

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full‑service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose‑led. So although the world is fast‑moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you.

As a Legal PA within our Practice Group Support team, your role is pivotal. You’ll provide confidential, professional and proactive support to a designated group of stakeholders. Confidence, effective communication and influential skills are essential. We value an assertive and forward‑thinking approach.

Here’s what to expect:

• Diverse responsibilities: Our Legal PAs handle a wide range of tasks, supporting various aspects of our business.
• Empowerment and mentorship: You’ll lead by example, fostering ongoing personal and professional development among junior colleagues and peers.
• Continuous learning: We invest in your professional development through our development plans. We offer personalised mentoring and coaching, technical training and soft skills courses to boost motivation and success in your career path.
• Culture of feedback: Our culture thrives on continuous feedback that builds confidence, development and recognition of achievements.
• Pro Bono, Community and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) opportunities: Beyond your daily tasks, we encourage you to contribute to Pro Bono, Community and D&I initiatives.
• Ambition for people, clients and communities: Our ambition extends beyond business success. We are equally committed to the growth and well‑being of our people, clients and the broader community.
• Staying ahead: Collaborate closely with lawyers, take ownership of tasks and exceed business expectations, anticipate challenges, adapt to changing technologies.

Role and Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder engagement: Conduct regular one‑to‑one meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning. Attend team meetings to stay informed and contribute effectively.
• Adaptability and collaboration: Demonstrate client service excellence by being responsive to stakeholder requests.
• Efficient mailbox, diary and travel management: Proactively manage mailboxes and diaries including travel coordination.
• Meeting organisation and coordination: Draft agendas and prepare for internal and external meetings.
• Workflow management and delegation: Own the end‑to‑end process, be accountable for successful conclusion of all stakeholder requests.
• Document management: Undertake urgent and short document work.
• Matter management: Manage the entire client and matter opening process including electronic filing.
• Financial administration and compliance: Provide financial administrative support to stakeholders.
• Pitch and presentation creation: Collaborate with the Document Production Team to create impactful pitches and PowerPoint presentations.
• Marketing and business development: Coordinate and organise events, create event material, digital working lists and communicate with attendees.
• Championing process improvements: Be an advocate for process changes within the organisation.
• Efficient administration: Manage electronic filing, records maintenance and expenses effectively.
• Technology utilisation: Leverage the firm’s technology as a key business tool for managing, updating, reporting and research.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a similar environment: Experience working within a comparable professional setting.
• Client service excellence: Strive to exceed client expectations by delivering outstanding service.
• Problem‑solving and initiative: Be a proactive problem solver.
• Effective communication: Demonstrate excellent communication skills when liaising with stakeholders and clients.
• Delegation and ownership: Delegate tasks across dedicated support teams while maintaining overall ownership of transactional activities.
• High‑level support: Provide exceptional PA support to senior stakeholders.
• Relationship building: Cultivate strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Task management and risk awareness: Skilfully manage tasks with expertise.
• Flexibility: Demonstrate flexibility and embrace change.
• Microsoft applications proficiency: Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft applications.
• Team collaboration: Contribute to a positive team environment.

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

Diversity & Inclusion: At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action.