Legal PA Cambridge

Morgan Spencer Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Morgan Spencer Recruitment is supporting a prestigious international law firm in Cambridge in finding an experienced Legal PA. You will support senior fee earners across multiple disciplines, handling complex diary management, travel arrangements and client liaison.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days in office), on-site parking, and genuine responsibility in a small, closely connected team. First-stage interview via Teams, second-stage in person.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal PA supporting busy fee earners.
• Strong diary management and travel coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to mentor a junior PA.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries for senior fee earners.
• Coordinate international and domestic travel.
• Organise meetings and events.
• Handle document and client correspondence.
• Support billing and matter administration.
• Mentor a junior PA.

Skills

Legal PA experience

Diary management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Support High-Performing Transatlantic Fee Earners in a Leading International Law Firm

Are you an experienced Legal PA looking for a varied and influential role where you can truly make a difference? We are seeking a proactive, highly organised Legal PA to join a prestigious international law firm in its Cambridge office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of a close-knit team, supporting a group of transatlantic fee earners whose work involves extensive international travel, complex diary management and high-level stakeholder interaction.

The Role

Working within a small and collaborative Cambridge office, you will provide comprehensive PA support to senior fee earners across a range of legal disciplines. The firm is not focused on a specific practice area, so applicants from any legal background will be considered, provided they have strong PA experience and exceptional organisational skills.

This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, anticipating needs and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complex and ever-changing diary management
• Coordinating extensive international and domestic travel arrangements
• Meeting and event organisation
• Document and correspondence management
• Client liaison and stakeholder coordination
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administrative requirements
• Assisting with billing and matter administration
• Acting as a mentor and role model to a junior PA within the office

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Legal PA who:

• Has a strong background supporting busy fee earners or senior professionals
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is highly proactive and able to work with minimal supervision
• Possesses outstanding diary and travel management skills
• Enjoys mentoring and developing junior team members
• Brings energy, positivity and a collaborative approach to a small office environment
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What's on Offer?

• 50K for the Cambridge market
• Hybrid working arrangement 3 days per week in office
• Opportunity to support an international, transatlantic legal practice
• A varied and autonomous position with genuine responsibility
• On-site parking availability (limited spaces available where required)
• A welcoming team where your contribution will be highly visible and valued

Recruitment Process

As this is a business-critical hire, the firm is looking to move quickly.

• First-stage interview: Microsoft Teams
• Second-stage interview: Face-to-face