Legal Executive Assistant

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment firm in the heart of the City of London seeks an Executive Assistant for its busy Corporate department. You will support senior fee earners by managing documents, schedules, and travel. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of PA experience in a law firm and bring strong document skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Prime City location

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a PA/Secretarial role within a top-tier City or US law firm.
• Strong document skills are necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality documents and correspondence.
• Managing busy inboxes and diaries.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and meetings.
• Acting as key support to successful fee earners.

Skills

Document management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Bubbly personality

Job description

Are you a confident, self-managed PA with a bubbly personality and known for having a proactive, can-do attitude? Do you bring structure, clarity, and confidence to busy teams operating at the highest level?

We're partnering with a prestigious US law firm based in the heart of the City, renowned for its excellence across many areas and its collaborative team culture. The firm is now seeking an Executive Assistant to join its busy Corporate department on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be working Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:30, with 4 days in their Liverpool Street offices and 1 day working from home.

Why this role stands out:

• Hybrid working model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
• Prime City location
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive team and work for a firm with a strong market reputation

Your day-to-day will include:

• Producing high-quality documents and correspondence
• Managing busy inboxes and diaries
• Coordinating travel arrangements and meetings
• Acting as a key support to successful fee earners known in their field

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a PA/Secretarial role within a top-tier City or US law firm
• Strong document skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude

If the above sounds like you and you'd be interested in exploring more, apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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