Trainee Legal PA

  • Job Reference: JO0000007073
  • Date Posted: 29 January 2026
  • Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
  • Location: City of London, London
  • Salary: £35,000
  • Sector: Secretarial
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Junior Legal PA - London (Hybrid 60/40), salary up to £35,000!

Fantastic next‑step role for an ambitious PA with 2+ years' experience

A London law firm is seeking a proactive and highly organised Junior Legal PA to support a busy team of fee‑earners. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with at least two years' experience in a law firm or professional services environment who is ready to step up into a more involved, fast‑paced PA position.

This role offers a hybrid working model (60% office / 40% home) and the chance to develop within a supportive, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diary and inbox management for multiple fee‑earners
  • Coordinating travel arrangements, itineraries, and meeting logistics
  • Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing deadlines, court dates, and internal workflows
  • Handling expenses, billing support, and time recording
  • Acting as a first point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
  • Supporting with team administration, file management, and general PA duties
  • Proactively anticipating needs and ensuring fee‑earners are fully supported

About You

  • At least 2 -3 years' experience in a PA or administrative role within a legal or professional services environment
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade A-C
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Confident communicator with a polished, professional approach
  • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and taking ownership
  • Keen to grow, learn, and take on more responsibility as you develop

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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