Legal PA

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a proactive Legal PA for its London office. The candidate will support busy fee earners with key responsibilities including travel coordination and compliance tasks, offering a salary of up to £55,000 and excellent benefits in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Wellbeing allowance

25 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal PA, EA, or high-level administrative role.
• Exceptional attention to detail, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international travel and manage itineraries.
• Assist with client billing and ensure compliance with AML protocols.
• Provide full PA support including diary management and scheduling.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Tools

Legal-specific software

Job description

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Salary: Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm (80% office attendance)

Contract: Permanent

I am working with a prestigious international law firm renowned for its excellence, innovation, and global reach. With offices across key jurisdictions, the firm delivers high-calibre legal services to clients in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The firm is currently seeking a polished and proactive Legal PA to join its collaborative London office, supporting a team of busy fee earners. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a demanding, professional setting and enjoys being at the heart of a high-performing legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating international travel, including itineraries and visa arrangements
• Assisting with client billing and ensuring compliance with AML protocols
• Organising meetings, conferences, and events, including preparing agendas and materials
• Providing full PA support to lawyers, including extensive diary management and scheduling
• Drafting and proofreading correspondence, documents, and presentations
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure seamless day-to-day operations
• Managing email and telephone correspondence with clients and colleagues globally
• Assisting with pro bono and internal initiatives, including event coordination and file archiving
• Processing expenses and invoices using internal finance systems
• Supporting with conflict checks, matter openings, and engagement letter preparation

About You

• Previous experience in a Legal PA, EA, or high-level administrative role within professional services
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and confident using legal-specific software

What’s on Offer:

In addition to a salary of up to £55,000, the firm offers a generous benefits package including private healthcare, life insurance, enhanced pension contributions, wellbeing allowance, and 25 days’ holiday. You’ll also benefit from working in a supportive, inclusive culture that genuinely values its people.