Location: London (Office-based: Mon–Thurs, WFH Fridays)
Hours: 09:30am – 5:30pm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary / PA to join a leading City law firm, providing high-level support to a busy group of senior fee earners.
This is a highly visible role supporting two Partners, three Counsel and several Associates (total allocation of 10), ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace in a professional, high-performing legal environment.
Please note: this role is predominantly office-based (4 days per week) with Friday working from home. This working pattern is a firm requirement.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and PA support to a group of fee earners, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full diary and inbox management for Partners and fee earners
- Organising meetings, travel and logistics
- Copy-typing and digital dictation
- Drafting correspondence and emails for approval
- Processing expenses and supporting with billing/finance tasks
- Updating client contact details on internal systems
- Handling client enquiries and telephone calls
- Document formatting, amending and production
- Providing general administrative support across the team
About You
This role will suit an experienced Legal Secretary or PA currently working within a city or large law firm environment.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary / PA within a law firm
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent document production and formatting ability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A proactive, adaptable and client-focused approach
- High attention to detail and professionalism
- Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and clients
- The ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
- A flexible and team-oriented mindset
Training & Development
The firm offers a strong culture of continuous learning, with access to a range of technical and soft skills training to support your ongoing professional development.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious US City firm in a role offering:
- Exposure to senior legal professionals
- A structured, professional working environment
- High-quality training and development
- A stable, long-term support role with clear expectations
Ideal for a Legal Secretary or PA seeking a traditional, high-calibre City role with strong professional standards and long-term prospects.
