We’re looking for a Legal PA to join our Corporate team in Edinburgh. You’ll be part of a high-performing and supportive team, working closely with fee earners and colleagues to help ensure everything runs smoothly.
As a Legal PA, you’ll manage a varied and fast-paced workload, with no two days quite the same. From diary management and billing to coordinating day-to-day priorities, you’ll provide proactive and trusted support, using your organisational skills to keep things moving and deliver a high-quality service.
We’re committed to creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where people feel valued, empowered and encouraged to develop. Our hybrid working approach also provides flexibility, helping you maintain a healthy work/life balance while staying connected with your team.
We’re looking for an experienced Legal PA who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working collaboratively and can confidently manage competing priorities. You’ll bring strong organisational and time management skills, a proactive approach and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Full details can also be found in our job specification.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Jo McMonagle at [email protected] or on 0141 273 6988.
Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date:
05 November 2026Skills Required
- Experience working as a Legal Personal Assistant
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Proactive approach to work
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Experience providing diary management, billing, and day-to-day administrative support
What We Do
Burness Paull is a top tier commercial law firm supporting clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Two things make us tick: delivering results and being easy to deal with. From tech to private equity our clients are among the most exciting UK and international corporates, but we never assume any entitlement to the next deal. That means clients get the very best legal advice delivered by people with their feet firmly on the ground. If you think all lawyers are cut from the same pin-striped cloth, you haven’t worked with Burness Paull.
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