Legal Personal Assistant

Get Recruited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working

Supportive environment focused on development

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Legal PA based in Manchester. This role offers hybrid working and involves providing proactive support to senior stakeholders, including diary and travel management, and maintaining effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a similar role, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Legal PA role within a professional services environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working at Partner level.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary, inbox and travel management.
• Organize internal and external meetings.
• Manage end-to-end workflow, including delegation across support teams.
• End‑to‑end workflow management, including delegation across support teams.
• Matter opening and management, electronic filing and records maintenance.
• Supporting billing/finance processes and ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Assisting with pitches, presentations and business development activity.
• Coordinating events and marketing initiatives.
• Championing process improvements and embracing new technology.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive approach

IT skills (Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office)

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manchester | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We're recruiting on behalf of a law firm who are recruiting for an experienced Legal PA.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its progressive culture, investment in development, and commitment to innovation, inclusion and client service excellence.

Role

As a Legal PA, you will provide confidential, proactive and professional support to a designated group of stakeholders, ensuring they are fully supported in a fast‑paced and high‑performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary, inbox and travel management
• Organising internal and external meetings (including agendas and preparation)
• Acting as a key liaison for internal/external clients and handling correspondence
• End‑to‑end workflow management, including delegation across support teams
• Matter opening and management, electronic filing and records maintenance
• Supporting billing/finance processes and ensuring compliance with procedures
• Assisting with pitches, presentations and business development activity
• Coordinating events and marketing initiatives
• Championing process improvements and embracing new technology

About You

We're looking for an experienced Legal PA who can hit the ground running and confidently support senior stakeholders. You will ideally have:

• Experience in a similar Legal PA role within a professional services environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working at Partner level
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong ownership of tasks
• Ability to delegate and coordinate with wider support functions
• Strong IT skills including Outlook, Teams and Microsoft Office (Copilot exposure beneficial)
• A flexible and collaborative mindset, comfortable supporting across a wider team

What's in it for you?

Our client offers an excellent benefits package, hybrid working, and a supportive environment focused on development, progression and inclusion. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in wider initiatives.

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