JM Legal are frequently instructed on a variety of Legal Secretary / Legal PA vacancies from our clients throughout the legal sector and beyond. Whilst we endeavour to advertise all of our active vacancies as soon as possible, there are always a number of positions that cannot be advertised due to confidentiality agreements with our clients, or some positions so new they may just not be advertised yet. If you cannot see the role you are looking for please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss all suitable opportunities in relation to your experience.

Legal PA & Secretarial Jobs
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Legal EA - Global Law Firm - Corporate - £46k + WFH 2 days pw
City of London | £40000 - £46000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal EA - Global Law Firm - Corporate - £46k + WFH 2 days pw My Client, a prestigious Global Law firm with over 300 Lawyers in London and 25 offices worldwide who are committed to excellence, innovation, and teamwork seek an organised and proactive Legal PA/EA looking to join a dynamic and supportive environment. They truly value the vital role a Legal PA/EA play in the smooth running of the teams. They foster a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, where every individual's contribution is recognised and appreciated. They offer soft skills training to all support staff that not only improves their current role but also enhances their personal career development, also. Duties include Proactively manage the Partner's diary and emails Effective gatekeeping, forward planning and scheduling Preparation of paperwork, materials, presentations and reports for meetings Arrange events and hospitality initiatives Arranging Lunches, dinners and meetings Creating and amending powerpoint slides and brochure amends Communicate with Clients and act as an ambassador for the firm/Partner Arranging complex travel and working with the firm's travel agent to suggest suitable alternatives, when needed Act as a key contact for all BD initiatives Candidate requirements Previous Legal Secretarial experience, gained within a Law firm Previous experience of supporting Partner level High attention to detail Demonstrates initiative and strong Client focus
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Legal PA - Corporate/Finance - Global firm - £46k! Hybrid
London | £45000 - £46000 per annum
✨ Legal PA - Corporate | Central London ✨ Are you a Legal PA ready to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen at a well-known international law firm and they want to hear from you! Up to £46,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits including 25+ days AL, private medical, gym discounts, pension, hybrid working and more Work for a truly global firm with a collaborative, people-first culture Clear opportunities to grow and develop - this is a firm that invest in you A chance to support high-profile Partners doing cutting-edge work in a dynamic team Stunning, modern offices in the heart of the City Our client is looking for a bright, ambitious Legal PA to support a Partner and a small team of fee earners in the Corporate team. Corporate experience would be beneficial but other practice areas may also be considered. You'll be enthusiastic, switched on and ready to learn with a genuine interest in becoming a key part in the team. This role is ideal for someone slightly more junior who is now looking to build their skills in a fast-paced, professional environment where you'll be supported to grow. Responsibilities include: Providing full PA support to a Partner and team, including diary and inbox management Preparing legal documents and assisting with billing Coordinating travel and meeting arrangements Supporting business development initiatives and client communications This is your chance to join a highly respected firm and develop your career within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Please get in touch for more details!
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Senior Legal PA in Corporate - US Giant - Top Package!
City of London | £50000 - £60000 per annum + + Hybrid working + excellent benefits
Senior Legal PA in Corporate - US Giant - Top Salary and Benefits! This role is working for one of the TOP law firms on the planet, and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal PA/Secretary to achieve the pinnacle of the Secretarial/PA career ladder! This is a highly organisational and administrative role, to support the day-to-day workload of a team of Partners and Associates. The successful Candidate will have at least 5 years Legal Secretary/PA experience at Partner level in a similar environment. City based US Law Firm Supporting Senior level Salary(HIGHLY COMPETITIVE) Hybrid Policy = 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Duties Actively manage Fee Earner's diaries Extensive global travel arrangements and itineraries Manage in-boxes Document processing, creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading, etc. Liaising with Clients Manage the billing process Deal with expenses If you fit the above criteria and are keen to hear more, please get in touch immediately!
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Legal PA - Corporate - £46k - 3:2
City of London | £45000 - £46000 per annum + Great benefits + 2 days WFH
🌟 Legal PA/EA - Global Law Firm - £47,000 + Hybrid | City of London 🌟 Are you a driven Legal PA / Legal Secretary or Junior EA ready to step up? This is your chance to join a leading global law firm, supporting senior partners (including a member of the Executive Committee) in a high-impact, fast-paced role with real career growth. 💼 The Details: Salary: £47,000 Contract: Permanent Comprehensive benefits: private medical, wellness programmes, pension, life cover Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday Hybrid: 3 days in stunning City offices, 2 from home Supportive Team: Training, mentorship, and development 📝 The Role: Manage diaries, meetings, and occasional travel Oversee billing, expenses, and matter openings Draft and format legal documents, presentations, and reports Liaise with clients and internal teams with professionalism and discretion Get involved in a wide variety of high-level admin tasks with full support 🚀 You'll Need: 2+ years in a legal environment Strong organisation, communication, and MS Office skills Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow your EA career Join a collaborative, high-performing team where your growth is a priority. Perfect for a junior-level candidate ready to take the next step in a world-class firm. 📩 Apply now!
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Legal PA - up to 60k! Finance + Hybrid!
City of London | £55000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid, onsite gym
🌟 Legal PA - Real Estate Finance - £60k 🌟 📍 City of London - Leading International Law Firm 💷 £55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits 🕓 Monday-Friday, 09:30-17:30 | Hybrid Working (4 days in office, 1 WFH) 🏋️♀️ On-site gym and overall great benefits Work for a top US Law firm where you'll feel supported and valued. Be part of a busy, friendly team doing interesting, high-profile work. Enjoy a modern office, flexible working, and real chances to grow your career. 🔑 The Role: As a Legal PA, you'll support a dynamic team of 14 fee earners, including several Partners, alongside another highly experienced PA. The team operates in a fast-paced environment and your role will be vital in keeping their practice running smoothly and efficiently. ✔️ What You'll Need: 2 years of proven experience in a Legal PA role within a law firm (Real Estate or Finance experience a bonus) 🌟 Why This Firm? Elite reputation - Join a firm known globally for its legal strength, client impact, and innovation Culture of respect - A genuinely collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented environment Career development - Ongoing training, mentoring, and internal opportunities to grow Modern workspace - A beautifully appointed City office with an on-site gym, wellness initiatives, and state-of-the-art facilities Work-life balance - Structured hours with hybrid flexibility (1 day working from home) Please apply immediately!
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Legal PA - Corporate Energy - Global Law Firm - £48.5k
City of London | £42000 - £458500 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal PA - Corporate Energy - Paying up to £48.5k + 2 days WFH My Client, a Global Law firm, who boast over 70 offices across the world and have at least 13,000 employees, seek a Legal PA to support their award-winning Corporate Energy department. The role is supporting Partners and Fee Earners, who require particular support with extensive travel arrangements, diary and email management and Business Development. Based in Liverpool Street Hybrid working is 3 days in the office and 2 from home Paying up to £48.5k Duties Managing Fee Earner's diaries Manage fee earners' and own inbox, ensuring that the Client/mater related emails are dealt with promptly Arranging global travel Anticipates the needs of both internal and external Clients, responds to expectations and adds value by ensuring the Client experiences the highest quality of service Document processing; creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading Liaising with Clients and knowing when to action urgent matters; following up on matters Candidates must have at least 2 years experience of working within a Law firm, supporting their own allocation - or in a Hub setting.
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Legal PA - 2 yrs required! - Corporate - up to £48.5k - 3:2
City of London | £42000 - £48500 per annum + restaurant, gym sub, hybrid working
✨ Legal PA - Corporate (Energy & Infrastructure) Up to £48.5K | Hybrid | Global Elite Law Firm✨ A rare opportunity to join one of the world's most respected international law firms - known for its supportive culture, cutting-edge work, and exceptional staff benefits. We're looking for a confident Legal PA or Legal Secretary with 2+ years' experience in a high-level legal environment, ideally supporting Partners. Why this role stands out: 💼 Support top-tier lawyers - 2 Partners + 2 Senior Associates in a high-performing team 💸 £42,000 - £48,500 salary + generous perks 🏙️ Hybrid working (3 days in City-based offices, 2 from home) 🏆 Join a firm known for promoting from within and investing in your growth Perks & Culture: 🌱 Friendly, inclusive, and people-first workplace 🥗 On-site restaurant, gym subsidies, wellness benefits If you're ready to level up your legal PA career in a top firm with real progression, get in touch now!
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Legal PA for new Partner - Corporate Energy - £48.5k!
London | £42000 - £48500 per annum
A renowned law firm is looking to recruit a Legal PA within their prominent Corporate Energy and Infrastructure team. Salary - £48,500 Hybrid - 3/2 Location - Liverpool Street Benefits - Comprehensive package including dental, life and private medical insurance, gym subsidies, dining discounts and plenty of social events! Supporting two Partners, one of which has recently joined, along with two other fee earners, the team have been described as hardworking but fun often arranging frequent socials, so if you're an upbeat, positive person with good energy and long to work in a team that's similar to yourself then this is it! The firm are open in terms of experience but are keen to consider applications from those with at least 2 years supporting at Partner level with their own allocation. A background in Energy or Infrastructure would be great but given it's a niche area, Corporate or Commercial will be fine. Within this practice group, the Legal PA will have a broad range of duties and responsibilities, which include: Diary management - anticipating and managing all areas of diaries E-mail management - checking, prioritizing and summarizing e-mails on a daily basis Time management - ensuring fee earners time and narratives are inputted daily Drafting correspondence as required Comprehensive travel arrangements Efficiently managing own workload, being proactive and using initiative Proofreading and quality checks on all work produced Building good working relationships with colleagues Establishing relationships with clients and anticipating their needs Document management, including opening files and archiving Undertaking typing as required either via dictation or mark ups Delegating where necessary If interested or you would like to see a full job description, please get in touch!
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Legal Secretary / PA - Transactions - Top US Law Firm!
City of London | £50000 - £56000 per annum + + Hybrid working
Legal Secretary / PA - Transactions - Top US Law Firm! Excellent Package inc. Hybrid working - 12-month FTC! An internationally known law firm is looking to recruit a Legal PA within their top ranked Technology/transactions team. Salary - up to £56,000 Hybrid working Location - Liverpool Street / Fenchurch Street This Legal PA role will support at least one Partner and a team of supporting Associates. The Partner is a light-hearted yet determined individual whose instructions are clear and concise. So, if you're a career minded, experienced legal secretary with the relevant background, apply immediately! The firm are open in terms of departmental experience but are keen to consider applications from those with at least 2 years supporting at Partner level with their own allocation, within a transnational team. Within this practice group, the Legal PA will have a broad range of duties and responsibilities, which include: E-mail management, checking prioritising and summarising e-mails on a daily basis Diary management - anticipating and managing all areas of diaries Time management - ensuring fee earners time and narratives are inputted daily Drafting correspondence as required Comprehensive travel arrangements Establishing own administrative systems Efficiently managing own workload, being proactive and using initiative Becoming adept at proof reading and quality checks on all work produced Building good working relationships with colleagues Establishing rapport with clients Becoming familiar with legal terminology of practice area Establishing relationships with clients and anticipating their needs Document management, including opening files and archiving Demonstrates an understanding of the end-to-end billing process and Elite Assisting across practice groups/teams whenever he/she has spare capacity/as required Undertaking typing as required either via dictation or mark ups Delegating where necessary Please get in touch immediately if interested, or you would like to see a full job description!
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Family Law Legal PA - Newly created role! £48k + 2 days wfh
London | £45000 - £48000 per annum
A likeable Law firm with a long list of recognisable clients is offering you the opportunity to join their leading Family Law team. Salary - £48,000 Hybrid - 3/2 Location - Holborn Benefits - Extensive inc. 26 days AL, free weekly PT and Yoga, free online GP service with 24/7 online GP consultation (think of all the time you'll save not on hold at your local surgery), Private Medical/ Dental insurance and many more! This flourishing central London firm is looking to add a Legal Secretary/PA who's adept at supporting at Partner level and has the knowledge and experience to play a key part in the growth and development of the Family Law team. As for the team and everyone else at the firm, you could not ask for a friendlier bunch and you'll feel involved from the moment you join. The role involves: Providing a full PA and secretarial service to partners and fee earners Making travel arrangements to assist fee earners and providing itineraries Proactive diary management/scheduling appointments/organising conferences Comprehensive use of Bighand and Outlook Type correspondence by copy (and/or audio), compile documents/replies to letters and liaise with the document centre Screen incoming calls assisting clients with enquiries where possible Opening/closing client matters and compliance Saving and filing emails/correspondence Organising and maintaining a comprehensive filing and document management system Accurate use of DocuSign and Bundledocs Coordinate with General Office The ideal Legal Secretary/PA will have up to date Family/Matrimonial law experience but a strong Litigation background can be considered. Please get in touch for more information. I have worked with this firm for a number of years and they are one of the best outfits around!
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Legal EA - Disputes - £55k + 2 days WFH
City of London | £45000 - £55000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal EA - Disputes - £55k + 2 days WFH My Client, a City Law firm, who truly believe that there are two things at the core of their working practices - their staff members and a focus on creative solutions for their Clients. They are passionate about people and often advise HNW Clients from across the globe. The role itself is supporting the Head of Disputes. The ideal Candidate will have at least 2 years' Senior PA experience (supporting Partner level) and are able to work in a fast paced environment. Based in the City Permanent Role Paying up to £55k Hybrid - 2 days working from home Benefits includes private medical Insurance, generous leave policies and flexible working to name a few Duties include Proactively manage the Partner's diary and emails Effective gatekeeping, forward planning and scheduling Preparation of paperwork, materials, presentations and reports for meetings Arrange events and hospitality initiatives Arranging Lunches, dinners and meetings Creating and amending powerpoint slides and brochure amends Communicate with Clients and act as an ambassador for the firm/Partner Arranging complex travel and working with the firm's travel agent to suggest suitable alternatives, when needed Act as a key contact for all BD initiatives Candidate requirements Previous Senior Legal PA experience, gained within a Law firm Experience of supporting Partner level High attention to detail Demonstrates initiative and strong Client focus
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Legal PA x 3 - US Law Firm - up to £58k!
City of London | £50000 - £58000 per annum + Great benefits + 1 day WFH
Legal PA x 3 - US Law Firm - up to £58k! An ever growing US Law Firm in the city are seeking 3 brand new Legal PA's to support Partners respectively and their small team. 1x Legal PA - Competition 1x Legal PA - Real Estate and Real Estate Finance 1 x Legal PA - Corporate Location: City of London You will be pleased to hear that the firm offer industry leading benefits such as: Excellent (discretionary) bonus Salary of up to £58k 9:00am to 5:00pm Enhanced maternity package, Dental/Health insurance Subsidised gym membership 1 day working from home The roles duties include: Diary management and international travel planning experience, as this role involves extensive travel and diary management Arranging meetings/travel Inbox management Billing and understanding of matter finance processes experience essential (3E desirable). Time entries Please apply immediately if you have at least 3 years experience in a Legal Secretary / PA role
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Legal Float PA - 50/50 hybrid working - £48k
City of London | £45000 - £48000 per annum + 50/50 Hybrid
Legal Float PA - Global Law Firm - £48k - 50/50 hybrid - 12 Month FTC My Client, one of the largest Law firms across the globe, who boast over 81 offices and 9,000 staff members, seek a Legal Float PA to support Partners and Fee Earners across their award winning departments. The role itself is perfect for a PA who is keen to secure a heavily involved role. Based in the heart of the City Supporting Partner Level Paying up to £48,000 Hybrid working - 50% 9:30am - 5:30pm 12 Month FTC Flexible benefits package including pension, private medical, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, on site restaurant plus more. Duties Day to day diary management to include scheduling meetings and appointments. Arranging global travel to include business itineraries. Email management. Audio typing, creating and amending correspondence and placing documents into house style. Creating PowerPoint presentations, memos and reports. Time entry. Manage the billing process. Assistance with the BD activities. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience of working within a Law firm, supporting their own allocation - or in a Hub setting, supporting Partner level.
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Legal Float PA - 12mth FTC
London | £45000 - £48000 per annum + + Hybrid working
Legal Float Secretary - Top International Law firm Salary - £45-48,000 (flex) Hybrid - 50:50 Benefits - Comprehensive Are you an upbeat, 'hands-on' Legal Secretary with a 'can-do' attitude? This awesome International Law firm is in need of a talented Float Secretary to join their firm to cover a maternity role for a minimum of 12 months. The firm have a truly unique culture that's hugely inclusive and welcoming, and with beautiful offices set close to a number of stations, transport links are straightforward and easy to negotiate. Whilst they are ideally looking for a Float Secretary with generalist experience, the key areas are Finance/Commercial based so experience across these areas would be advantageous, though not necessary. Float Secretary experience of any kind at a Private Practice Law firm will also be very beneficial. Strong Legal secretarial skills are imperative, as well as the above mentioned 'can-do' attitude to your role! For further information please contact me immediately!
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Part-time Corporate Legal Secretary - Thurs & Fri
City of London | £43000 - £46000 per annum + + Hybrid working + excellent benefits
Part-time Corporate Legal Secretary - Thurs & Fri - Salary up to £46,000 (pro-rata) hybrid working 50/50 Top City Law Firm! Main duties: Proactively manage and maintain fee-earners' diaries, scheduling appointments and co-ordinating internal and external client meetings and ensure all work activities are scheduled effectively, including the identification and resolution of potential challenges and clashes. Have a good knowledge of fee earners clients, liaising with other PAs. Monitor individual responses for meetings and update fee-earners as required. Book conference rooms, video conference facilities, taxis, refreshments, restaurants, and liaise with attendees, both internal and external. Organise travel (through the firm's travel company). Day-to-day administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and demonstrating the ability to delegate to appropriate department(s) and team administrators, when necessary, e.g. for organising large volume printing, photocopying, document production. Effectively manage new client matter opening. Organise document management, including closing of files, archiving and ensure that all relevant documents are filed electronically and paper-based, if required. Dealing with and submission of travel invoices and expense claims. Invoicing and billing. Drafting letters and correspondence as required. For more information please contact me immediately!
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Legal PA - Funds - up to £55k - Hybrid!
City of London | £50000 - £55000 per annum + Excellent benefits, WFH 1 day
Legal PA - Funds - up to £55k - Hybrid! A well known, commonly sought after US Law firm, based in the city are seeking a Legal PA to support the Head of Funds and their team! They continuously maintain a solid staff retention reputation and mainly tend to recruit due to growth. Excellent discretionary bonus Salary up to £55k 9:30am to 5:30pm Enhanced maternity package, Dental/Health insurance Subsidised gym membership 1 day working from home You can expect duties such as: Diary and email management for partners and fee earners Organising meetings and travel arrangements Copy-typing and digital dictation, as required Preparation of draft emails and correspondence for approval Processing expenses on Chrome River in a timely manner Assisting with Billing/Finance tasks Updating Interaction with client contact details Handling client enquiries as and when required Answering the telephone and dealing with routine enquiries Amending and formatting agreements/documents as required You will need at least 3 years of Legal Secretary/PA experience, ideally gained within Corporate/Commercial department of a law firm.
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2 x Part-time Legal PA (2 days) - Corporate - £46k pro-rata
London | £42000 - £46000 per annum + Excellent benefits, Agile working
2 x Part-time Legal PA (2 days) - Corporate - £46k pro-rata My client, a friendly and well respected international law firm located in the city of London are looking to add 2 Part - time Legal PA's to work 2 days per week. Part - time breakdown: Thursday & Friday Salary is £46k pro rata Hybrid: 1 day in the office, 1 at home You will also be entitled to their full list of benefits! You will need to have a good Legal PA background and ideally some corporate law experience. Duties: Diary management for Partners Document amendments/production Updating client contact lists Preparation/coordination of client bills Ensuring case files are organised appropriately and updated in a timely manner Organising team meetings For further information, please apply immediately!
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Legal PA - Tax - up to £49k - Hybrid 3:2
City of London | £45000 - £49000 per annum + Excellent benefits, Agile working
Legal PA - Tax- up to £49k Brand new Legal PA role to Tax Partners department based in a city location! Just outside Liverpool St station. Salary on offer is up to £49k + 2 days agile working and other highly competitive benefits! Extensive diary management Organising meetings/travel Business development support Preparing/amending documents BD/Marketing assistance File opening/closing and month end billing Benefits such as: 28 days holiday Up to 7% bonus Highly competitive (discretionary) bonus Private medical/dental Flexible holidays Great work/life balance If you have at least 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary / PA, ideally with Commercial/Corporate/Tax law experience then please get in touch immediately!
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Real Estate PA - Media Law Firm - £48k
City of London | £45000 - £48000 per annum + 3/2 hybrid
Real Estate PA - Media Law Firm - £48k - 3/2 Hybrid Leading Media & Technology firm seek a Legal PA to support a Partner and Fee Earners within their Real Estate department. The firm represent Clients across the globe and are known for their thought-provoking work. They provide advice on the full spectrum of Real Estate Law and offer support staff the opportunity for growth - being encouraged to develop within your own role is part and parcel of their working environment. City Location Paying up to £48,000 Hybrid working policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home This role sits within the Real Estate Department Benefits include 25 days holiday, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, wellbeing initiatives and many more!! Duties include: Day to day diary management to include scheduling meetings and appointments. Arranging global travel to include business itineraries. Email management. Audio typing, creating and amending correspondence and placing documents into house style. Creating PowerPoint presentations, memos and reports. Time entry. Manage the billing process. Assistance with the BD activities. Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information. Please only apply if you have Legal Secretarial experience, gained within a Law Firm.
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Legal PA (1:1) - Real Estate
City of London | £43000 - £48000 per annum + Hybrid 3:2
Legal PA (1:1) - Real Estate law for a leading Music, Media & Entertainment law firm. Working on a 1:1 basis for a Partner who specialises in all aspects of buying and selling Residential and Commercial properties, both freehold and leasehold in Central London as well as country properties Extensive Diary Management Preparing documentation Preparing files Preparing small to mid size development plot sale contract packs File matter Preparing plot sale contract packs and setting up processes to standardise Submitting standard property searches to our search provider Salary up to £48,000 + 2 day at home !! Previous experience in Real Estate law and an in-depth knowledge of completing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications and forms. This is an essential requirement and only candidates with Real Estate experience will be considered