Junior Legal PA

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Junior Legal PA to provide comprehensive administrative support to a group of Lawyers. The role involves managing diaries, client engagement, and document management, ensuring smooth operations within the firm. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and relevant administrative experience. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant office-based administrative experience.
• Strong communication skills for professional liaison.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and file management support to Lawyers.
• Assist with diary updates, scheduling, and client engagement activities.
• Streamline workflows and manage time effectively.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by AJ Chambers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from AJ Chambers

Principal Consultant | Legal Secretaries | Paralegal | HR | Business Support | London | Essex

AJ Chambers is working with a top City Law Firm that has an exciting role for a Junior Legal PA, responsible for providing full administrative and file management support to a group of Lawyers.

This role is suitable for a Legal Administrator looking to advance to a top City Law Firm.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Service Delivery: Support the Service Lead, Practice Assistants, Executive Assistants, and Lawyers by organizing your time and tasks to ensure effective workload management. Seek clarification as needed to perform these tasks effectively and ensure smooth operations.
2. Diary Support: Assist with room and taxi bookings, diary updates, and other scheduling tasks. Take overall ownership of these responsibilities, providing guidance to ensure accuracy, and proactively seek further guidance from relevant stakeholders.
3. Client Engagement: Liaise with the Service Lead, Executive Assistants, and Practice Assistants to support client and marketing activities, including updating the CRM system.
4. Document Management: Create electronic and digital documents with proper structure and formatting, and verify the accuracy of client and internal data.
5. File Management: Open, close, and maintain files, ensuring electronic records are correctly named and archived appropriately.
6. Support Event Organisation: Assist in organizing internal and external events, seminars, and conferences, handling registrations, bookings, and materials. Take overall ownership to ensure accuracy, seeking guidance as needed.
7. Administrative Support: Handle printing, copying, scanning, maintain expense records, and manage courier requests.
8. Financial Administration: Support finance and billing tasks, process expenses, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
9. Efficiency Optimisation: Streamline workflows and manage time effectively to boost productivity.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend training to stay updated with firm procedures.
• Commit to continuous learning and performance improvement.

Key Stakeholders

• Executive Assistants
• Practice Assistants

Personal Specification – Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant office-based administrative experience.
• Strong communication skills for professional liaison.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Independent, practical, and proactive approach.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

For further information, please contact Ella Britton.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services