Legal PA

Faith Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Recruitment Ltd is representing a well‑established law firm in Guildford, seeking a Legal PA to join their busy Dispute Resolution team. Ideally you will bring experience in contentious work and be confident providing proactive support to Partners and fee earners.

You will manage diaries and meetings, oversee inboxes, prepare legal documents, maintain filing systems, and liaise with clients and external contacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within a law firm.
• Previous Legal PA, Legal Secretary or Legal Admin experience.
• Experience within Dispute Resolution, Litigation, or contentious work.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries, meetings, and appointments.
• Oversee inboxes, emails, and correspondence.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assist with the progression of client matters.
• Provide administrative support to Partners and fee earners.
• Liaise professionally with clients and external contacts.
• Operate case management systems and support the smooth running of the department.

Skills

Legal experience

Dispute Resolution

Communication

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Legal PA

Guildford

£33,000

Our client is seeking a Legal PA to join their well-established law firm's busy Dispute Resolution team. Ideally, you will have previous contentious or litigation experience and be confident providing proactive support to Partners and fee earners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries, meetings, and appointments.
• Oversee inboxes, emails, and correspondence.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assist with the progression of client matters.
• Provide administrative support to Partners and fee earners.
• Liaise professionally with clients and external contacts.
• Operate case management systems and support the smooth running of the department.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within a law firm.
• Previous Legal PA, Legal Secretary or Legal Admin experience.
• Experience within Dispute Resolution, Litigation, or contentious work.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Fast, accurate typing and strong IT skills.
• Proactive approach, confident communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure