Corporate Legal PA

A top UK law firm, renowned recipients of Law Firm of the Year awards across various categories, is seeking to hire a pro-active and well-organised Legal PA to join their Corporate team on an initial 13-month fixed-term contract.

Salary: to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: 13-month fixed-term contract

Working hours: 09:30-17:30

Hybrid working: 2 days in the office / 3 days remote

Culture: Friendly and collaborative culture and working environment with excellent benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive diary management, and awareness of Fee Earners' workloads to plan ahead, with minimal supervision
• Maintaining up to date knowledge and a strong understanding of Fee Earners’ matters to provide the best level of support
• Establishing and maintaining effective communications with both internal and external clients or contacts
• Dealing promptly with telephone calls, directing enquiries and taking messages as appropriate; providing back-up telephone coverage and support for other lawyers and secretaries in the area
• Onboarding new clients, opening new matters, and drafting engagement letters
• New matter and AML checks including obtaining relevant documentation
• Co-ordinating administrative tasks such as travel planning / expenses, monitoring inboxes, diary management, organising meetings, time entries, mail, and research
• Preparing bills (including bill narratives)
• Assisting with training sessions for the team and providing knowledge induction for new team PAs

Skills & Requirements:

• Previous secretarial experience within a law firm
• Excellent written, communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Familiarity with InterAction