Head of Private Wealth Solicitor

Hedges Law; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm in the UK is seeking a Junior Personal Assistant to join their Private Wealth team. This exciting role involves managing diaries, arranging travel, and assisting fee earners with various tasks to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a typing speed of at least 60 wpm, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a collaborative working environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality Health)

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust and confidence with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and remind fee earners of meetings daily.
• Arrange travel and book internal/external meetings.
• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.
• Support fee earners with marketing activities and client meetings.
• Monitor emails and post, ensuring important correspondence is handled appropriately.
• Assist with billing, credit control, and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Skills

Accurate typing speed of at least 60 wpm

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Job description

If you are an organized individual ready to take on the role of Junior PA, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our Private Wealth team are seeking a Junior PA to join in our Exeter office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment, supporting fee earners and ensuring smooth operations. As a Junior PA, you will play a crucial role in the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and remind fee earners of meetings daily
• Arrange travel and book internal/external meetings
• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing
• Support fee earners with marketing activities and client meetings
• Monitor emails and post, ensuring important correspondence is handled appropriately
• Assist with billing, credit control, and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules

Qualifications

• Accurate typing speed of at least 60 wpm
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Flexible, reliable, and proactive
• Ability to build trust and confidence with colleagues and clients

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality Health)
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free cinema tickets
• Health assessments
• And much more

Equal Opportunity Statement

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation. If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]. As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

About Trowers & Hamlins

Trowers & Hamlins is a City‑led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which works to facilitate our management of multi‑jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.