Immigration Legal PA

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Immigration Legal PA to provide high-level support to fee earners. This initial 12-month fixed-term contract offers a salary of up to £43,500, hybrid working conditions, and additional perks like annual wellbeing funds and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + holiday flex

Annual wellbeing fund

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Willingness to learn new software and adapt to change.
• Ability to take on work for additional fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners.
• Supporting fee earners in the smooth running of the client/matter lifecycle.
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee earners.

Skills

Team player

Excellent IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Immigration Legal PA — An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Immigration Legal PA to join the London office of one of our global law firm clients on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is dedicated to delivering high-level support to market-leading fee earners.

• Salary to £43,500
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
• 25 days annual leave + holiday flex
• Annual wellbeing fund

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners
• Supporting fee earners and Senior Legal PAs in the smooth running of the client/matter lifecycle
• Assisting fee earners to ensure compliance with the Firm's documented compliance policy and guidelines, particularly around new matters, retainer letters, conflict checks, searches, CDD & KYC
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee earners (scheduling calls / meetings)
• Organising business breakfasts, dinners, or smaller events
• Full management of travel and expenses for assigned fee earners
• Prepare, amend, and proofread documents
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the firm's billing systems
• Supporting fee earners with monitoring and addressing unpaid bills
• Coordinate the WIP lists and billing on behalf of Partners

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary within a law firm
• Excellent IT skills across a broad range of MS Office with a willingness to learn new software and adapt to change
• A strong team player, willing to take on work for additional fee earners and/or help with other tasks as needed to meet the needs of the business