Legal PA (12 Month FTC)

Leading International law firm is seeking to hire an experienced and proactive Legal PA to join their London office on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

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• Competitive salary
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Fantastic employee benefits
• Access to corporate gym membership rates & other lifestyle and family friendly benefits

Legal PA Key Responsibilities:

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• Support Partners, Fee Earners and the Business Development and Marketing Teams with preparation of pitches, presentations, and events and with other projects and tasks
• Distribute and co-ordinate appropriate support for specific client projects
• Ensure that all client related correspondence is received by the appropriate Partner or Fee Earner
• Assist Partners and Fee Earners in ensuring time recording is up to date and captured in a timely manner
• Liaise with the appropriate Finance team in relation to invoices, expenses, client billing and accounts, and process invoices and expenses
• Take responsibility for room booking and meeting coordination, including confirmation of attendees, arranging relevant technology, refreshments, and catering
• Ensure travel bookings are completed and that relevant information is submitted and communicated in advance
• Short dictations and basic document amendments and updates
• Conflict searches, file opening, risk assessment forms, and drafting letters of engagement

Legal PA Skills & Requirements:

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• Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm is essential
• Advanced knowledge and experience of using Software including all Microsoft Office packages and experience using Practice Management systems
• Demonstrate solutions-focused working methods