Legal PA

William James Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious international law firm in London as a Legal PA. You'll support senior partners in a fast-paced corporate environment, managing critical tasks and ensuring compliance with internal policies. This role offers an exciting opportunity for experienced legal professionals looking to enhance their career.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell 5 additional days

Incentive birthday day off

Season ticket loans

Perk box discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting senior Partners in professional services.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing billing, managing the full matter lifecycle, and supporting compliance.
• Coordinating complex diary and travel arrangements for senior stakeholders.
• Applying excellent technical and organisational skills across various tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Proactivity

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Role

Legal PA - Corporate - London City

Are you an experienced Legal PA looking to take your career to the next level? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm based in the heart of the City, supporting senior Partners within a high-performing and fast-paced Corporate department.

This isn’t your average PA role. You’ll play a vital part in the day-to-day running of a global legal practice, working alongside inspirational leaders in a firm known for its innovation, excellence, and progressive culture. If you’re highly organised, proactive, and thrive in a varied role, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborating with finance teams to oversee billing, matter balances, and working capital
• Managing the full matter lifecycle, from opening files and applying correct rates to drafting engagement letters and liaising with compliance teams
• Supporting conflict checks and client due diligence, ensuring timely and accurate completion of the Client Matter Inception (CMI) process
• Coordinating complex diary and travel arrangements for senior stakeholders
• Organising internal and client events, including training sessions, inductions, and assessment centres
• Providing support to the centralised paralegal team and other key departments
• Planning and booking intricate travel itineraries with a focus on efficiency and value
• Managing meeting logistics, including preparation of documents, room bookings, and hospitality
• Overseeing task management workflows to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Liaising with document production teams for formatting and finalising legal and business documents
• Applying excellent technical and organisational skills across a broad range of administrative support tasks
• Ensuring full compliance with internal risk, training, and governance policies

The Candidate:

• At least 5 years’ experience supporting senior Partners in a leading City or international firm ideally from a professional services background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding attention to detail
• A calm, professional, and proactive approach to managing a fast-paced workload
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to embrace new technology
• Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A collaborative and positive team player with a genuine commitment to service excellence

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £50,000 depending on experience
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays - option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• Incentive birthday day off
• Season ticket loans.
• Perk box discounts - High-street & gym

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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