Legal PA (12 Month FTC)
Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Legal PA involves providing comprehensive support to Partners and Fee Earners at a leading international law firm in London. This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within a law firm and will be responsible for various administrative tasks, including client correspondence and meeting coordination. The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Partners, Fee Earners and the Business Development and Marketing Teams with preparation of pitches, presentations, and events and with other projects and tasks
- Distribute and co-ordinate appropriate support for specific client projects
- Ensure that all client related correspondence is received by the appropriate Partner or Fee Earner
- Assist Partners and Fee Earners in ensuring time recording is up to date and captured in a timely manner
- Liaise with the appropriate Finance team in relation to invoices, expenses, client billing and accounts, and process invoices and expenses
- Take responsibility for room booking and meeting coordination, including confirmation of attendees, arranging relevant technology, refreshments, and catering
- Ensure travel bookings are completed and that relevant information is submitted and communicated in advance
- Short dictations and basic document amendments and updates
- Conflict searches, file opening, risk assessment forms, and drafting letters of engagement
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm is essential
- Advanced knowledge and experience of using Software including all Microsoft Office packages and experience using Practice Management systems
- Demonstrate solutions-focused working methods
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Legal PA (12 Month FTC)
Leading International law firm is seeking to hire an experienced and proactive Legal PA to join their London office on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
- Competitive salary
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- 09:30-17:30 working hours
- Hybrid working (3 days office/2 days remote)
- Fantastic employee benefits
- Access to corporate gym membership rates & other lifestyle and family friendly benefits
Legal PA Key Responsibilities:
- Support Partners, Fee Earners and the Business Development and Marketing Teams with preparation of pitches, presentations, and events and with other projects and tasks
- Distribute and co-ordinate appropriate support for specific client projects
- Ensure that all client related correspondence is received by the appropriate Partner or Fee Earner
- Assist Partners and Fee Earners in ensuring time recording is up to date and captured in a timely manner
- Liaise with the appropriate Finance team in relation to invoices, expenses, client billing and accounts, and process invoices and expenses
- Take responsibility for room booking and meeting coordination, including confirmation of attendees, arranging relevant technology, refreshments, and catering
- Ensure travel bookings are completed and that relevant information is submitted and communicated in advance
- Short dictations and basic document amendments and updates
- Conflict searches, file opening, risk assessment forms, and drafting letters of engagement
Legal PA Skills & Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm is essential
- Advanced knowledge and experience of using Software including all Microsoft Office packages and experience using Practice Management systems
- Demonstrate solutions-focused working methods