Legal Personal Assistant

My client is searching for a confident and experienced Legal PA with good previous experience supporting fee earning solicitors in a UK legal firm, in a property team.

You must have the confidence and initiative to deal with a busy workload, with additional responsibilities such as drafting leases and collating Management Information, you will be organised and capable, managing your workload to meet strict deadlines.

This is an award-winning, national law firm that prides itself on their reputation for the care and development of their staff. The working environment is supportive and professional and there is a sensible approach to work/life balance. With an excellent salary and company benefits, this is a chance to be part of a fantastic, highly-ranked national law firm.

Main responsibilities:

• Diary management
• Dealing with enquiries by phone, post and email responding appropriately
• Collating and monitoring data
• Booking meetings, conference rooms, travel requirements.
• Assisting fee-earners with drafting of leases
• Having a key role in client care and communication
• Assisting with billing and the credit control process
• Arranging general admin tasks such as printing, scanning, filing, post and couriers

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills:

• Good previous experience as a Legal PA in a property team.
• You must be confident in the use of case management systems and MS Office including Excel.
• Have the ability to take on additional paralegal-type tasks such as drafting leases.
• Enjoy working to deadlines and prioritising your workload effectively
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and flexible, a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly confident, capable and demonstrating initiative and excellent organisation skills

The salary is up to £30k for the right experience, plus company benefits. The role is hybrid, you should be flexible and able to attend the office depending on the work required, usually 2-3 days in each week.

Experience as a Legal Secretary/PA in Commercial Property is essential.

Please apply with your current CV