Legal Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Leeds Permanent

Salary- £32,000

Hybrid - 50%

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established law firm in Leeds as an Executive Assistant , supporting a busy and high-performing legal team.

This role is ideal for an experienced Secretary or PA ready to step up into an EA position, or for an established EA looking to join a firm known for its collaborative culture and 50% hybrid working .

You will provide high-level support to multiple lawyers, working closely with senior stakeholders and internal teams. The role offers a varied workload across client service, business development, diary and inbox management, and billing-giving you real exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a professional services environment.

• Proactive diary and inbox management

• Coordinating meetings, travel and events

• Supporting legal directory submissions and client communications

• Managing matter opening, compliance checks and client records

• Drafting correspondence and legal documents

• Preparing proformas and supporting billing processes

• Liaising with finance, counsel and internal support teams

• Prioritising workflow and delegating tasks where appropriate

• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally as a Secretary or PA

• Confident supporting multiple senior professionals

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Strong communicator with a proactive approach

• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting

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