Executive Assistant

Medlock Partners; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Leeds is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior Partner in the Planning team. The role requires previous experience in a legal setting and strong organisational skills. This full-time position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills managing multiple priorities.
• Previous EA or PA experience ideally in a legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full diary management including scheduling meetings.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and colleagues.
• Managing inboxes and handling confidential information.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in a similar EA or PA role within a law firm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

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Multilingual Recruitment Consultant specialising in Legal Private Practice across the UK, focusing on all areas of Law with a…

Executive Assistant / Legal PA

Permanent

Full Time role

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Based in Leeds (Hybrid working available)

Medlock Partners are delighted to be working with a highly regarded UK professional services firm who are looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior Partner within their Planning team, based in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organised and professional, with previous experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:

• Full diary management, including scheduling internal and external meetings
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and colleagues on behalf of the Partner
• Managing inboxes and prioritising communications
• Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions
• Supporting billing processes and submitting expense claims
• Preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Opening, closing and archiving client files in line with firm procedures
• Supporting the wider Leeds team and national colleagues with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Handling confidential information with the utmost discretion

Key requirements for the Executive Assistant role:

• Previous experience in a similar EA or PA role, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confident working independently as well as part of a wider team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with document management systems is desirable

If you are interested in this Executive Assistant / Legal PA position and feel your experience fits the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Anna Hand or Amy Breslin for a confidential chat.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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