At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-level support to partners and manage complex diaries in a top law firm.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, no billing duties, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be a role model and mentor within a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Focus on delivering quality support without the stress of billing responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Secretary or PA in a legal environment and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
A top law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal PA to join its Corporate team in London. This is a support-focused role with no billing responsibilities, allowing you to concentrate fully on delivering high-level PA and secretarial support to partners and fee earners. You will take a lead role within the wider secretarial team, acting as a role model to less experienced colleagues while managing your own busy and varied workload.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR LEGAL PA
- Provide high-level, proactive support to partners and fee earners as a trusted advisor
- Act as a role model and mentor to less experienced members of the secretarial team, sharing knowledge and best practice
- Manage complex diaries, ensuring effective prioritisation and anticipation of upcoming needs
- Coordinate internal and external client meetings, including room bookings, catering, technical equipment and liaison with attendees
- Support fee earners with meeting organisation, including agenda preparation and collation of papers
- Oversee document production, ensuring accurate first drafts of all documents
- Arrange complex travel bookings, including flights, visas, accommodation, taxis and rental cars
- Assist with client functions, entertainment and seminars as required
- Work within the firm’s document management system (iManage)
- Support ad-hoc projects, including bundle management and team events
- Any other secretarial or administrative duties as required
This role does not include billing or finance system administration, allowing full focus on partner and fee earner support.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Previous experience as a Secretary or PA within a professional services or legal environment
- Experience using document management systems
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent diary management skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
- Experience delegating to and supporting less experienced team members
- A flexible, calm and can-do approach under pressure
WHY APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal PA to join a top law firm’s Corporate team, in a role structured to remove billing duties so you can focus on high-quality partner support. You will benefit from working within an established, collaborative team environment with clear opportunities for progression. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Senior Legal PA.
Senior Legal PA – Corporate – No Billing employer: www.law-choice.com - Jobboard
Join a prestigious U.S. law firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values precision and excellence. With hybrid working options and the opportunity to work closely with top-tier attorneys from both the UK and US, you will benefit from a culture that promotes professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to be part of a respected team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services.
Contact Details:
www.law-choice.com - Jobboard Recruitment Team
