Legal Assistant

Location: Sutton

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary

Pay Rate: £23.00 - £26.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Temporary Legal PA

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal PA to provide support to a Director within a busy business and property-focused organisation based in Sutton. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong administrative and legal document experience who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Director.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.
• Handling correspondence, emails, and telephone enquiries on behalf of the Director.
• Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and managing legal documentation.
• Assisting with property-related legal documents, contracts, agreements, and business correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records, filing systems, and confidential documentation.
• Liaising with solicitors, clients, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting with document management, compliance, and regulatory paperwork.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and meeting minutes as required.
• Monitoring key deadlines and ensuring timely completion of legal and administrative tasks.
• General office administration to support the smooth running of the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant, or Senior PA.
• Experience working with legal documentation, ideally within property, real estate, or commercial environments.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available.
• Competitive hourly rate of £23.00 - £26.00 per hour.
• Sutton-based office location.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to a variety of business and property-related legal matters.
• Friendly and professional working environment.

If you are an experienced Legal PA looking for your next temporary opportunity and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.