Legal PA – Cambridge

Larbey Evans Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Great benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Larbey Evans Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Legal PA to support fee earners and keep the office running smoothly. The role covers client/matter management, document handling, diary coordination, travel and billing using Aderant, with a strong focus on efficiency and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have previous Legal PA or secretarial experience, fast typing, and excellent MS Office skills, with the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic workload in a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Previous Legal PA/Secretary experience or Legal Administration experience.
• Fast, accurate typing skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications.
• Flexible to meet the demands of the work.

Responsibilities

• Manage fee earners' schedules and coordinate meetings to optimise time.
• Handle switchboard calls and direct them promptly and professionally.
• Greet clients as front of house.
• Arrange travel efficiently.
• Conduct advanced research and request information from support teams.
• Attend meetings and take minutes with follow-up actions.
• Monitor fee earners' workload and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and manage billing using Aderant front office software.

Skills

MS Office

Typing speed

Legal administration

Client handling

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Successful international law firm seeks a Legal PA to work in their growing Cambridge office, the firm offers exceptional benefits, agile working, and a great collaborative environment. The Legal PA role provides comprehensive support to fee earners, ensuring smooth operations through effective client/matter management, document management, diary coordination, business development, finance support, and general assistance.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• Outstanding benefits & fantastic culture
• 9.30am to 5.30pm

Legal PA – What you will be doing:

• Manage fee earners' schedules; coordinate and arrange meetings to best utilise time
• Ensure that calls to the switchboard are answered and directed in a prompt, efficient and professional manner
• Acting as ‘front of house’, welcoming clients
• Arrange travel effectively and efficiently
• Carry out advanced research / request information from relevant support teams
• Attend meetings / conference calls and take minutes to action follow up where required
• Develop and maintain knowledge of fee earners’ workload
• Prepare and manage billing process using the Aderant front office software

Legal PA- What we are looking for:

• Previous Legal PA / Secretary experience or Legal Administration experience
• Fast, accurate typing skills
• Highly skilled on all MS Office applications
• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the work