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Legal PA

Exeter

Job Title: Legal PA

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us and help shape the future by supporting our Charities and Private Wealth Disputes Group, while also contributing to the success of our Farms, Estates and Rural Land team (FERL).

 We are currently in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

  • Role: Legal PA
  • Group: Charities and Private Wealth Disputes
  • Team: Farms, Estates & Rural Land (FERL)
  • Location: Exeter
  • Working Pattern: Full time (preferred)

Why this role matters: This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality administrative and legal support across several key practice areas. You’ll play a vital role in enabling the smooth delivery of legal services, particularly in areas involving property-related matters and private wealth disputes.

Please note: This is primarily an office-based role, and candidates should ideally live within a commutable distance of Exeter.

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What you’ll do

This role is ideal for someone with Legal PA / secretarial experience who thrives in a varied and fast-paced environment. You’ll be supporting lawyers across multiple teams, including those handling complex property issues and high-value private wealth disputes.

In this role you'll:

  • Deliver proactive administrative and secretarial support to lawyers across the team.
  • Coordinate diaries, travel, and meetings to ensure smooth scheduling and preparation.
  • Manage matter openings, ID checks, and compliance tasks in line with internal and regulatory standards.
  • Assist with property transactions, including conducting searches and liaising with the Land Registry.
  • Draft, format, and maintain legal documents, correspondence, and templates.
  • Support financial processes such as billing, expenses, and credit control.
  • Handle calls and correspondence professionally, acting as a key point of contact for clients.
  • Contribute to business development through client research, event coordination, and marketing support.
  • Occasionally travel to our Bristol office (expenses covered) to support cross-office collaboration.
  • Play an active role in team operations, with opportunities to grow into a lead or supervisory role.

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What we’re looking for

 We’re looking for a confident and capable Legal Support Assistant who brings initiative, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive in this role if you can demonstrate:

  • Experience in a legal support or secretarial role, ideally within a professional services environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Excellent organisational abilities, with confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • A proactive, adaptable approach to anticipating and meeting the needs of the team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal practice management systems.
  • A solid understanding of compliance processes, including Lexcel and anti-money laundering requirements.
  • A genuine interest or background in property law, particularly in rural land, landlord and tenant matters, title disputes, or development work is highly desirable.
  • A team-focused attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
  • Ideally, you’ll be based within commuting distance of Exeter and comfortable with regular office attendance.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

 We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

  • Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
  • Employee sabbaticals.
  • Enhanced parental leave policies.
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
  • An open, flexible working environment.
  • For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click here

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Ready to apply?

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    • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
    • Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
  • Invited for interview?
    • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
    • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
    • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

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