Legal PA

McKinlay Law; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected City law firm in Central London is looking for an experienced Legal PA to join their litigation team. The role includes comprehensive diary management, liaising with clients, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate has at least 12 months' experience in a law firm and strong transferable skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months’ experience in a law firm.
• Experience in litigation is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong transferable skills are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive diary management and meeting coordination.
• Liaising with clients and external contacts.
• Managing correspondence and document filing systems.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents.
• Audio and copy typing from dictation.
• Assisting with billing and administrative support.

Skills

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, PA, or Administrator

Experience supporting fee earners

Strong transferable skills

Audio typing

Time recording

Job description

Job Title: Legal PA

Salary: £45,000 (negotiable)

Location: Central London

Our client, a highly regarded City law firm with an outstanding reputation for quality and client service, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / PA to join their dynamic litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, professional, and forward-thinking department that values initiative, teamwork, and attention to detail.

The successful candidate must have previous experience as a Legal Secretary, PA, or Administrator within a law firm — ideally with at least 12 months’ experience supporting fee earners in a busy environment. A background in litigation would be advantageous but is not essential for those with strong transferable skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive diary management and coordination of meetings for fee earners
• Liaising professionally with clients and external contacts
• Managing correspondence, emails, and document filing systems
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and court bundles
• Audio and copy typing from dictation
• Assisting with billing, time recording, and general administrative support to the team

You can expect an excellent working environment, supportive colleagues, and genuine opportunities for professional growth. The firm offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits package, and a range of financial incentives. This role would suit an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a new challenge or a PA looking to progress into a more commercial and fast-paced area of law.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.