Legal Personal Assistant

Get Recruited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an entry-level Legal Personal Assistant. This hybrid role involves providing proactive support to stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include diary and travel management, handling correspondence, and supporting financial processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role or in office administration, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Assistant or Office Administrator.
• Ability to manage stakeholders confidently at Partner level.
• Flexible mindset for collaboration across teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with ownership of tasks
• Ability to delegate and coordinate with wider support functions

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, inboxes, and travel arrangements.
• Organize internal and external meetings and prepare agendas.
• Handle correspondence for internal/external clients.
• Support billing and finance processes ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate events and marketing initiatives.
• Implement process improvements with new technology.
• Assisting with pitches, presentations and business development activity
• Coordinating events and marketing initiatives
• Championing process improvements and embracing new technology

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

IT skills including Outlook and Teams

Teams

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry Level - Legal Personal Assistant (Open to backgrounds of Legal and Professional Services)

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

We're recruiting on behalf of a global 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.

The 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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a similar Personal Assistant role, OR Office Administrative experience
• 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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