Executive Assistant

Huntress; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy Legal team. In this role, you will provide high-level support to multiple lawyers, handling various tasks including diary management, coordinating meetings, and managing client communications. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional environment, be highly organised, and have excellent attention to detail. This position is a great opportunity for someone wanting to transition from Secretary/PA to Executive Assistant.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally as a Secretary or PA.
• Confident supporting multiple senior professionals.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary and inbox management.
• Coordinating meetings, travel and events.
• Supporting legal directory submissions and client communications.
• Managing matter opening, compliance checks and client records.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents.

Skills

Diary management

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for a Manchester City Centre for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy Legal team in Manchester City Centre. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Secretary/ PA to take their first step into an EA role.

This role provides high-level support to multiple lawyers within a professional services environment. You will work closely with team leaders and internal support functions, managing a varied workload across client service, business development, diary management and billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive diary and inbox management
• Coordinating meetings, travel and events
• Supporting legal directory submissions and client communications
• Managing matter opening, compliance checks and client records
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing proformas and supporting billing processes
• Liaising with finance, counsel and internal support teams
• Prioritising workflow and delegating tasks where appropriate

About You

• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally as a Secretary or PA
• Confident supporting multiple senior professionals
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communicator with a proactive approach
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting