Experienced Private Client Legal Secretary – Edinburgh

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected Edinburgh law firm for an Experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. Working closely with a senior Private Client fee earner, you will provide high‑quality administrative support to ensure a seamless client experience throughout wills, trusts, probate and estate‑planning matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a Private Client fee earner.
• Manage diaries, arrange client appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, delivering a professional, empathetic and confidential service.
• Prepare, format and transcribe legal documentation from digital dictation with exceptional accuracy.
• Draft and produce a wide range of Private Client documents, including wills, trust documentation, powers of attorney, HMRC forms and client correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, professional contacts and third parties to ensure timely delivery of documents.
• Support the wider legal team with additional administrative tasks as required.

Required profile

• Minimum of one year’s experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary or Legal PA.
• Sound understanding of Private Client law, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documentation.
• Excellent typing and digital dictation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professional, compassionate and confidential approach to client support.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, able to prioritise a busy workload.

Required skills

• Digital dictation
• Microsoft Office
• Typing

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£30,000‑£36,000 per year)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression