Legal PA

Join our Finance Practice Group as a Legal PA in a dynamic role offering a broad range of responsibilities. This position requires proven Legal PA experience, preferably within a law firm at the Partner level, along with exceptional organizational skills. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and understand the importance of clear, proactive communication with those you support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Anticipate and manage all areas of diaries efficiently.
• Email Management: Prioritize, summarize, and report on emails daily; create actionable points.
• Time Management: Ensure fee earners’ time and narratives are recorded daily.
• Drafting: Prepare correspondence as required.
• Travel Arrangements: Handle comprehensive travel logistics, including booking hotels and transport via the online booking tool.
• Administrative Systems: Establish and maintain efficient systems.
• Workload Management: Proactively manage tasks, working independently and taking initiative.
• Proofreading: Ensure accuracy and quality in all produced work.
• Relationship Building: Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Technical Proficiency: Become skilled with our systems, office equipment, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area.
• Client Support: Build rapport with clients and anticipate their needs.
• Document Management: Open, archive, and electronically file documents as required.
• Billing Process: Understand end-to-end billing using Elite (Financial System); liaise with the billing team and produce documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Provide support across practice groups/teams when capacity allows.
• Typing: Undertake audio and copy typing as needed, including dictation or marked-up handwritten changes.
• Task Delegation: Delegate administrative tasks to team members as appropriate.

About You as a Legal PA

We’re committed to supporting your training and professional development from day one. To excel in this role, you should bring the following skills and experience:

• Strong PA/secretarial experience at the Partner level.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Typing speed of 70 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of document management systems.
• Positive attitude with a practical, resilient approach.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Audio and copy typing expertise.

What’s in It for You as a Legal PA?

We offer a benefits system designed with flexibility to suit individual needs and lifestyles, including:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Up to 25 days of holiday (rising to 28 days with service).
• Holiday exchange scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Adjustments and accommodations for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010