Foot Anstey
Legal PA – Succession & Tax
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Job Title: Legal PA – Succession & Tax
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The role in 60 seconds
Role: Legal PA
Team: Succession & Tax
Location: Exeter
Working Pattern: Full-time
Why it matters: This position offers an opportunity to support our Legal 500 ranked Succession & Tax team by delivering essential secretarial and administrative assistance that contributes directly to the group’s success.
What you’ll do
This opportunity is ideal for someone with legal secretarial experience who is ready to take ownership of case progression and provide high-quality support in a meaningful and dynamic legal environment.
In this role, you’ll:
- Deliver high-quality legal secretarial support to fee earners in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Manage complex diary schedules and coordinate travel arrangements to ensure fee earners are fully prepared for meetings and commitments.
- Oversee matter setup and ensure compliance with internal risk and regulatory procedures.
- Draft, amend, and maintain precedent letters and house-style documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders on behalf of fee earners, ensuring clarity and consistency.
- Have the opportunity to grow into a lead or supervisory role within the team, with clear pathways for progression.
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What we’re looking for
- A proven track record of providing high quality administration/secretarial support within a legal/professional services environment.
- Previous experience in Private Client matters is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to use legal case management and document management systems.
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to deal with highly confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
- Superb attention to detail and accuracy (verbal, written, and numerical).
- The desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative, and friendly team.
Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
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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.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
- An open, flexible working environment.
Find out more about our benefits and work environment here Life at Foot Anstey | Foot Anstey.
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