Legal PA - Legal - City - 12 month FTC - £50,000

Job details

Posted Wednesday 28 January 2026
Location City
Job type Permanent
Reference 785
Recruiter Name Sophie Terry

Wise May are looking for a Legal PA to join a global Law firm, supporting 2 Partners in Financial Services and Investment Funds.

This is a great opportunity to work in a vibrant office in the City within a diverse team.

This is a full time, 12 month fixed-term-contract position with hybrid working (4 days in the office and Fridays working remotely), the hours are 9.00am-5.30pm.

Legal PA duties and responsibilities to include:

  • Extensive diary management
  • Organising travel
  • Answer phones and handle written and electronic correspondence.
  • Document management
  • Maintain lawyers time entries
  • Organising events
  • Other ad hoc tasks when required

Legal PA skills and experience required:

  • Demonstrable experience working as a Legal Secretary in a law firm.
  • High level of ability on all applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Proactive and practical approach
  • Good accuracy and attention to detail
  • Flexible and approachable attitude
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Good telephone manner and communication skills, including the ability and confidence to liaise with clients and employees at all levels
  • Candidate must be willing to work outside of normal contractual hours where necessary

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance programme 
  • Subsidised gym membership 
  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Pension 
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Parental leave