Executive Assistant / Legal PA
Permanent
Full Time role
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Based in Leeds (Hybrid working available)
Medlock Partners are delighted to be working with a highly regarded UK professional services firm who are looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior Partner within their Planning team, based in Leeds.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organised and professional, with previous experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:
* Full diary management, including scheduling internal and external meetings
* Acting as the main point of contact for clients and colleagues on behalf of the Partner
* Managing inboxes and prioritising communications
* Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
* Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions
* Supporting billing processes and submitting expense claims
* Preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
* Opening, closing and archiving client files in line with firm procedures
* Supporting the wider Leeds team and national colleagues with ad hoc administrative tasks
* Handling confidential information with the utmost discretion
Key requirements for the Executive Assistant role:
* Previous experience in a similar EA or PA role, ideally within a law firm.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* High attention to detail and a proactive approach
* Confident working independently as well as part of a wider team
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience with document management systems is desirable
If you are interested in this Executive Assistant / Legal PA position and feel your experience fits the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Anna Hand or Amy Breslin for a confidential chat.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.