At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a high-profile public inquiry team with administrative and legal tasks.
- Company: Service Care Solutions, a leader in legal recruitment.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enhance your legal skills in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a significant legal investigation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Law or related field; experience in legal settings preferred.
The predicted salary is between 39767 - 39767 £ per year.
Service Care Solutions 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.
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 skill
- 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.
Legal Assistant in Dunfermline employer: Service Care Solutions
Service Care Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within a high-profile public inquiry team in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. With a hybrid working arrangement and a focus on employee growth, you will gain invaluable experience while contributing to significant legal investigations. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and flexibility, making it an ideal environment for legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
