About the Company

An award-winning law firm is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its established Real Estate team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking firm known for its supportive culture, modern working environment, and strong PA network.

About the Role

You will support a busy Construction & Planning team within Real Estate, working closely with a team of around 8 people, including Partners, managing associates, and other fee earners. Your role will involve full PA support to a Partner as well as assisting the wider team with day-to-day administrative, organisational, and financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide full PA support to a Partner, including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and document preparation
• Supporting the wider team of around 8 people with administrative and organisational tasks
• Working closely with finance teams to assist with billing, reporting, and management of matter balances and working capital
• Reviewing billing information to ensure accuracy before sending to clients and ensuring bills are processed in line with agreed client terms
• Managing client and matter inception processes, including engagement letters and liaising with internal teams
• Completing conflict checks and client due diligence processes
• Assisting with file management, billing processes, and matter closures
• Organising complex travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and preparation of meeting packs
• Supporting business development activities, including organising client events, conferences, and meetings
• Maintaining CRM systems, fee earner CVs, and credentials databases
• Assisting with bids, tenders, and marketing initiatives, including preparing PowerPoint presentations and documentation
• Liaising with document production teams for preparation and amendment of legal documents

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Legal PA or similar role within a professional services/blue chip company

Required Skills

• Experience supporting a team of fee earners, including providing full PA support to a Partner
• Confidence supporting billing processes and financial administration
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with diary and inbox management for senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting a wider team

Pay range and compensation package

• Benefits include: 25 days holiday with a holiday buy-back scheme, discretionary bonus, private healthcare, hybrid working, extensive training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.