Junior PA - Top Exeter Law Firm

Strictly Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Exeter is seeking a Junior Personal Assistant to provide vital administrative support to its legal teams. This full-time, office-based role is ideal for someone early in their career who is committed to long-term development as a Personal Assistant. The successful candidate will manage diaries, prepare documents, and liaise with clients while thriving in a supportive team environment that offers structured training and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Structured training

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Some previous administrative experience in a corporate or professional services environment is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and discreet approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in developing as a PA.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and PA support to lawyers.
• Diary management and scheduling meetings.
• Preparing and formatting documents and correspondence.
• Managing emails, filing, and document management systems.
• Liaising professionally with clients and internal teams.
• Supporting with general office administration as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proactive attitude

Job description

Junior Personal Assistant

Location: Exeter Salary: £26,500 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based

The Firm

My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Exeter, known for our professional yet supportive working environment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Personal Assistant to support our legal teams.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their PA or administrative career who is looking to develop long-term as a Personal Assistant within a professional services environment. You will provide day-to-day administrative and organisational support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of the team and assisting with a variety of PA and office-based tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and PA support to lawyers
• Diary management and scheduling meetings
• Preparing and formatting documents and correspondence
• Managing emails, filing, and document management systems
• Liaising professionally with clients and internal teams
• Supporting with general office administration as required

About You

• Some previous administrative experience in a corporate or professional services environment is essential
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and discreet approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in developing as a PA

Important Information

This role is not suitable for candidates with a law degree or those seeking a route into qualification as a solicitor. We are specifically looking for someone who is committed to building a long-term career as a Personal Assistant and progressing within this function.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £26,500
• A supportive team environment with structured training
• Clear progression opportunities within the PA function
• Full-time, office-based role in Exeter
• The opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career within a respected law firm

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