We are seeking a highly professional and proactive Executive Personal Assistant to support our Managing Partner and Senior Partners. This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
About Us
Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. We have offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. At Wrigleys we pride ourselves on delivering specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.
Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other. Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth.
This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels.
What We Can Offer You
Life outside work matters. We promote work-life balance, agile working, and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us.
- Competitive salaries
- Agile working
- Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Private Medical Insurance
About the role
You will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of daily operations. You’ll be trusted to work independently, anticipate needs, and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism—particularly around client communication.
The Managing Partner values precision, attention to detail, and clear, proactive communication. You’ll be expected to manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, and support strategic initiatives with efficiency and care.
Key Responsibilities
- Diary & Email Management: Proactively manage the Managing Partner’s calendar and inbox, prioritising time-sensitive matters and coordinating internal and external meetings.
- Document Preparation: Draft, format, and proof-read agendas, reports, and minutes. Maintain accurate and organised digital and physical filing systems.
- Meeting Coordination: Organise and minute meetings, ensuring timely distribution of agendas and follow-up actions.
- Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a professional first point of contact, representing the Managing Partner with discretion and diplomacy.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with integrity and the utmost confidentiality.
- Operational Support: Assist with internal projects, events, and administrative tasks, maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement more efficient ways of working to support the Managing Partner and wider firm.
- Team Collaboration: Liaise with departments and colleagues to ensure seamless communication and task execution.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as an Executive PA or Executive Assistant, within a legal or professional services setting.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- A strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities with precision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential and previous experience using legal practice management systems would be beneficial.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the role.
Application Process
Our selection process for the Executive PA position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.
Equality and Diversity
Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.