Legal PA/Secretary
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable depending on experience plus excellent benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Bailey Hunter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JC3809 |
Summary
A leading full-service law firm in Leeds is seeking a skilled and proactive Legal PA / Secretary to join their busy team.
The Role:
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department. Attention to detail, discretion, and excellent organisational skills are essential.
The role offers flexible working including hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments
- Arranging travel and accommodation
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Handling incoming and outgoing communications with clients and colleagues
- Liaising with court officials and external parties as required
- Maintaining accurate and organised filing systems
- Supporting fee earners with general administrative tasks to ensure deadlines are
met
Who We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Legal PA or Secretary within a law firm essential
- Experience of working in an Employment Law team advantageous
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work confidentially and handle sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- A proactive, reliable team player with a keen eye for detail
Why Apply?
Join a well-respected firm that values tradition and professionalism, offers a supportive working environment, and promotes career development.
Location: Leeds city centre
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
If you're an experienced PA/Legal Secretary seeking a new challenge within a highly reputable, Legal 500 law firm that genuinely prioritises its people, we encourage you to apply.
To take the next step, please submit your CV to: clairecox@baileyhunter.com.
The Role:
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department. Attention to detail, discretion, and excellent organisational skills are essential.
The role offers flexible working including hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments
- Arranging travel and accommodation
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Handling incoming and outgoing communications with clients and colleagues
- Liaising with court officials and external parties as required
- Maintaining accurate and organised filing systems
- Supporting fee earners with general administrative tasks to ensure deadlines are
met
Who We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Legal PA or Secretary within a law firm essential
- Experience of working in an Employment Law team advantageous
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work confidentially and handle sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- A proactive, reliable team player with a keen eye for detail
Why Apply?
Join a well-respected firm that values tradition and professionalism, offers a supportive working environment, and promotes career development.
Location: Leeds city centre
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
If you're an experienced PA/Legal Secretary seeking a new challenge within a highly reputable, Legal 500 law firm that genuinely prioritises its people, we encourage you to apply.
To take the next step, please submit your CV to: clairecox@baileyhunter.com.