Legal PA

www.law-choice.com - Jobboard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a salary of £51,000. This role involves managing diaries, supporting senior fee earners, and handling complex legal documents. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a legal setting, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle client queries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate international travel.
• Prepare presentations and assist with billing and WIP meetings.
• Draft, amend, and proofread complex legal documents.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Typing speed of 60 wpm

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Secretarial qualification

Job description

AninternationallawfirmisseekingaLegalPracticeAssistant/LegalPAtojointheirLondonofficeona12-monthfixed-termcontract.Thisisanexcitingopportunitytoworkinacollaborativeenvironment,supportingseniorfeeearnersandcontributingtothesmoothrunningofhigh-profilelegalmatters.

LegalPracticeAssistant/LegalPA–London|12-MonthFTC|£51,000

KeyResponsibilities:

• Managediaries,schedulemeetings,andcoordinateinternationaltravel.
• PreparepresentationsandassistwithbillingandWIPmeetings.
• Draft,amend,andproofreadcomplexlegaldocumentsandcorrespondence.
• Handleclientqueriesprofessionallyandmaintainconfidentiality.
• Supportbusinessdevelopmentinitiativesandassistwithinternalprocesses.
• Providebackupsupporttoothersecretariesandfeeearnersasneeded.

AboutYou:

• Previousexperienceinalegalorprofessionalservicesenvironment,ideallysupportingseniorindividuals.
• StrongtechnicalskillsinMicrosoftWord,Outlook,Excel,andPowerPoint.
• Typingspeedof60wpm+withexcellentattentiontodetail.
• Personable,proactive,andhighlyorganizedwiththeabilitytoworkunderpressure.
• Asecretarialqualificationandknowledgeofcorporatelegalworkareadvantageous.

WhyApply?

Thisroleoffersthechancetojoinadynamic,inclusiveteamwithinaleadinginternationallawfirm,whereyourskillsandinitiativewillbevaluedanddeveloped.