Legal Personal Assistant
Posted 2 days ago by Get Recruited
£37,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Legal Personal Assistant involves providing confidential and proactive support to senior stakeholders within a global law firm. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for diary management, correspondence, and supporting business development activities. This is a permanent position with hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactive diary, inbox and travel management
- Organising internal and external meetings (including agendas and preparation)
- Acting as a key liaison for internal/external clients and handling correspondence
- End-to-end workflow management, including delegation across support teams
- Matter opening and management, electronic filing and records maintenance
- Supporting billing/finance processes and ensuring compliance with procedures
- Assisting with pitches, presentations and business development activity
- Coordinating events and marketing initiatives
- Championing process improvements and embracing new technology
Key Skills:
- Experience in a similar Legal PA role within a professional services environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working at Partner level
- Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong ownership of tasks
- Ability to delegate and coordinate with wider support functions
- Strong IT skills including Outlook, Teams and Microsoft Office (Copilot exposure beneficial)
- A flexible and collaborative mindset, comfortable supporting across a wider team
Salary (Rate): £37,000.00 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
LEGAL PERSONAL ASSISTANT Manchester | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
We're recruiting on behalf of a global law firm who are recruiting for an experienced Legal PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its progressive culture, investment in development, and commitment to innovation, inclusion and client service excellence.
The Role
As a Legal PA, you will provide confidential, proactive and professional support to a designated group of stakeholders, ensuring they are fully supported in a fast-paced and high-performing environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Proactive diary, inbox and travel management
- Organising internal and external meetings (including agendas and preparation)
- Acting as a key liaison for internal/external clients and handling correspondence
- End-to-end workflow management, including delegation across support teams
- Matter opening and management, electronic filing and records maintenance
- Supporting billing/finance processes and ensuring compliance with procedures
- Assisting with pitches, presentations and business development activity
- Coordinating events and marketing initiatives
- Championing process improvements and embracing new technology
About You
We're looking for an experienced Legal PA who can hit the ground running and confidently support senior stakeholders. You will ideally have:
- Experience in a similar Legal PA role within a professional services environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working at Partner level
- Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong ownership of tasks
- Ability to delegate and coordinate with wider support functions
- Strong IT skills including Outlook, Teams and Microsoft Office (Copilot exposure beneficial)
- A flexible and collaborative mindset, comfortable supporting across a wider team
What's in it for you?
Our client offers an excellent benefits package, hybrid working, and a supportive environment focused on development, progression and inclusion. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in wider initiatives.
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