Junior Legal Personal Assistant

Owen Reed Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Exeter seeks a Junior Legal PA to support fee earners. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of administrative experience and strong IT skills. Responsibilities include managing diaries, arranging meetings, and handling various administrative tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for those eager to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ administrative experience, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Accurate typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and provide reminders of meetings.
• Arrange travel and book meetings.
• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Support with marketing activities and client meetings.
• Monitor emails and correspondence.
• Assist with billing and compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Owen Reed is looking to recruit a Junior Legal PA to join the Private Wealth team in Exeter for a top law firm in Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual with 1–2 years of administrative experience (ideally from a legal or professional services background) who is eager to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Junior PA, you will play an essential role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing diaries and providing daily reminders of meetings.

• Arranging travel and booking internal/external meetings.

• Handling administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.

• Supporting with marketing activities and client meetings.

• Monitoring emails and post to ensure correspondence is dealt with promptly.

• Assisting with billing, credit control, and compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

• Providing support to colleagues across other departments when required.

The Candidate

The ideal Junior PA will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Key skills and experience include:

• 1–2 years’ administrative experience (legal/professional services preferred).

• Accurate typing speed of 60 wpm.

• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

• A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach.

• Ability to build strong and positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.