Legal Assistant

Overview

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant for a high-profile public inquiry team based in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to support the final stages of a significant legal investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the legal team
• Conduct document searches and manage electronic records
• Update databases, trackers, and spreadsheets
• Prepare evidence and documentation for transfer to national archives
• Support the wider inquiry team with various 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, or freedom of information work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong administrative capability and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a busy team environment

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement – one day in office in Edinburgh, with occasional attendance when required
• 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, Contract and Hours

Salary: £39,767 per annum.

Contract: 6-12 months initially, with potential extension up to 23 months.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Application Note

Applications are not accepted from individuals who have previously worked for the Crown Office, PIRC, Police Scotland, or any of the inquiry’s core participant legal teams.