Legal PA

An established and highly regarded London-based legal practice is seeking a confident and proactive Legal PA to support their busy team. This is a fast-paced, transaction-heavy role where no two days look the same, perfect for someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being right at the heart of the action.

You’ll be supporting a team of around 6–7 fee earners, acting as a true right-hand person and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

The Role

This team works to tight deadlines and often deals with last-minute changes, so strong organisation, initiative and calmness under pressure are key. You’ll be trusted to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and provide seamless support across a varied workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing complex and ever-changing diaries with confidence
• Building a strong understanding of fee earners’ matters to provide proactive, anticipatory support
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Opening new matters, onboarding clients, and preparing engagement documentation
• Handling AML and new matter checks, including gathering and reviewing documentation
• Coordinating day-to-day admin such as travel, expenses, inbox monitoring, meetings, time recording, post and ad-hoc research
• Preparing bills and drafting clear, accurate bill narratives
• Supporting client initiatives and business development activities where required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary within a law firm is essential
• Exceptionally organised, proactive and adaptable with a strong team-focused mindset
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Experience supporting client events or BD initiatives is highly desirable
• Familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.