Legal PA

Birchrose Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal PA for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing diaries and communications, supporting at Partner level, and enhancing operational efficiency. Candidates should have prior experience in a legal setting, advanced MS Office skills, and a proactive mindset to contribute to various initiatives. Competitive salary and hybrid working policy offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to mentoring and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal environment is essential.
• Support at Partner level is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate client meetings and prepare materials.
• Act as first point of contact for communications.
• Delegate tasks and monitor progress.
• Manage client and matter opening and compliance.

Skills

Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience

Diary and inbox management

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Job description

An award-winning global law firm, consistently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its highly successful corporate team on a 12-month fixed term contract in their City of London office.

The Opportunity
The successful Legal PA will deliver proactive, high-quality secretarial and administrative support, and take ownership of key tasks. This role offers the chance to streamline day-to-day operations and get involved in process improvements, pro bono work, and D&I initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage busy diaries, inboxes, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules
• Coordinate client meetings and events, preparing agendas, materials, and presentations
• Act as first point of contact for internal and external communications
• Delegate tasks to dedicated support teams (billing, finance, document production) and monitor progress
• Manage client and matter opening, electronic filing, and compliance processes
• Draft and proofread correspondence, pitch materials, and other key documents

This Legal PA opportunity is a full time, 12 Month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm

The Requirements

• Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience in a law firm
• Experience supporting at Partner level
• Strong diary and inbox management skills, and experience coordinating complex schedules
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working policy
• Modern, well-equipped offices
• Access to mentoring, professional development and international exposure

To be considered for this Legal PA opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.