Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions, are currently recruiting on behalf of a high-profile public inquiry for 3 Legal Assistant to join the Core Participant Funding team within the Covid-19 Inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large-scale legal work while gaining exposure across a wider legal team. This role will primarily focus on Core Participant Funding activities, with occasional opportunities to support broader legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Core Participant billing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery
• Provide occasional management of the Core Participant Funding mailbox
• Work collaboratively with Shared Services to support efficient and effective document redaction
• Assist the wider legal team with ad hoc tasks, including providing cover where required

Essential Criteria

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and remain composed under pressure
• Strong understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information in line with legal standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Ability to take clear, accurate notes and identify key actions from complex meetings

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Scots law
• Previous experience working within a public inquiry or similar environment

Working Arrangements This is a hybrid role based in Edinburgh. You will be expected to work a minimum of two days per week in the office, with the remainder of your time working remotely. Contract: 18 months Salary: £34,936 - LTD DAY RATE:£ 181.96 - PAYE (INC) £155.62

Role Closes: Monday 13th April.

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If you are a detail-oriented Legal Assistant looking to contribute to impactful work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact: or call on:. We also welcome referrals for this position if they are new to SCS, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250. We look forward to hearing from you!