Legal Personal Assistant – Canary Wharf

About the role

Join a top‑ranked employment law firm in Canary Wharf as a Legal Personal Assistant. You will provide first‑class professional support to a Partner and other fee earners, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM in a permanent, office‑based role.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for partners and manage extensive telephone coverage.
• Maintain electronic diaries, schedule meetings (virtual and in‑person) and coordinate with internal and external clients.
• Prepare meeting documents, PowerPoint slides, marketing materials and hearing bundles.
• Handle digital dictation, type correspondence, raise bills and process invoices.
• Organise filing systems, process expenses and manage routine administration tasks.
• Provide general office support such as photocopying, courier arrangements and stationery orders.

Required profile

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) with good grades.
• Legal secretarial qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, PA or similar role.
• Excellent written and spoken English with a confident telephone manner.
• Positive, ‘can‑do’ attitude and strong team‑working skills.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Competent in PowerPoint for presentations.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30,000‑£40,000 per year (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Additional leave and company pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and on‑site parking.
• Opportunity to work in a highly regarded legal practice.