At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal services with admin tasks and ensure smooth operations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a values-driven organisation making a real impact in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunities for learning and career growth await you!
- Why this job: Make a difference while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, IT skills, and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 27800 £ per year.
We are looking for a well-organised and proactive Secretarial Administrator to join our PDSO Edinburgh office and ensure smooth day-to-day operations while supporting the delivery of client-centred and trauma-informed legal services. Reporting to the Network and Systems Coordinator, you will provide high-quality legal administration and casework support to solicitors locally and across the PDSO network.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing general administrative and casework support
- Maintaining and updating case files
- Audio typing, copy typing and preparing documents
- Reception and client enquiries
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail
- Managing case documents (scanning, photocopying, downloading)
- Diary management
- Processing invoices and requisitions
- Using and monitoring Legal Aid Online (LAOL)
- Assisting with admin tasks delegated by the Network and Systems Coordinator
- Supporting training for new business support staff
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Strong communication skills
- Confident IT skills (Microsoft 365)
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Fast and accurate typing – experience in audio typing using transcription software is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently with good judgement
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent customer service
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
What we offer:
- A meaningful role where your work makes a real impact
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement (34 days, rising to 42 days after two years’ service)
- Enhanced family-friendly leave entitlements
- Access to wellbeing support, mental health support, and an employee assistance programme
- Access to a wide range of discounts (including gym and retail) and the Cycle to Work scheme through our partner, Edenred
Completed applications should be returned by Sunday 9 August 2026.
Secretarial Administrator in Edinburgh employer: Scotish Legal Aid Board
The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful role as a Digital Delivery Lead where your contributions directly impact the delivery of vital digital projects. Located in Edinburgh, our supportive and inclusive work culture prioritises employee growth through professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave and wellbeing support. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
