Legal Team Personal Assistant – Corporate & Commercial – Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

We are delighted to partner with a leading law firm to recruit an experienced and proactive Legal Team Personal Assistant for their Corporate & Commercial department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, reputable organisation that is well-known in its sector and recognised for its outstanding workplace culture.

Based in their stunning Leeds City Centre offices, this hybrid role offers the chance to provide high-level executive support to Partners and Associates while being part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain lawyers’ diaries, including organising meetings, travel, and events.
• Monitor and respond to lawyers’ inboxes, handling correspondence and responding on behalf of the lawyers where appropriate.
• Plan and manage workflow, ensuring tasks are delegated and prioritised appropriately.
• Support the firm’s core value of strong client relationships, anticipating and addressing client needs.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, itineraries, and meeting papers, following up on pending items as needed.
• Oversee all aspects of file administration, acting as the point of contact for assigned lawyers.
• Maintain lawyers’ CVs/biographies and manage lawyer submissions.
• Process expenses, memberships, and subscriptions, including using the Purchase Order system and preparing payments.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a similar role within professional services, ideally within the legal sector.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work additional hours as needed.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to providing outstanding client service at all times.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong relationships.

Details and Benefits

• Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid: approx. 2 days from home).
• Contract: Permanent, full-time role.
• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (DOE) plus bonus and benefits.
• Benefits:
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Generous pension contributions.
  • Life assurance.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
  • Income protection after two years’ service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to further their career in a professional services environment, working within a thriving and supportive team. The firm has been recognised in the Sunday Times’ Best 100 Companies to Work For over 15 times, reflecting its commitment to employee satisfaction and development.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit for a wide range of roles, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Legal Team Assistants, Office Managers, and HR Professionals, connecting businesses with exceptional talent.

Our expertise includes supporting law firms and professional services businesses in Leeds, as well as other key locations such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Sheffield, alongside international and remote opportunities. Whether you’re hiring for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we specialise in matching businesses with outstanding candidates who excel in administrative and organisational support roles. Let us help you find the perfect fit for your organisation.