Legal PA – Private Client

www.law-choice.com - Jobboard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Blackfriars is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal PA to support fee earners in the Private Client department. The successful candidate will manage diaries, arrange travel, handle correspondence, and maintain client records, making previous law firm experience essential. A strong set of MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities are required for this permanent position, offering a salary of up to c£49,000.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a law firm in a similar PA or secretarial role.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and meetings for fee earners.
• Arrange travel and accommodation.
• Handle calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Maintain client records and CRM systems.
• Check documents and urgent typing.
• Support billing, time recording, and financial processes.
• Collaborate with team members across departments.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Blackfriars

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to c£49,000

We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal PA to support fee earners in the Private Client department of a top law firm. This role is key to enabling lawyers to focus on client work by managing their day‑to‑day administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary and meeting management
• Travel and accommodation arrangements
• Handling calls, emails, and correspondence
• Maintaining client records and CRM systems
• Document checking and urgent typing
• Supporting billing, time recording, and financial processes
• Collaborating with team members and providing cross‑departmental support

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience working in a law firm in a similar PA or secretarial role
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Professional, approachable, and team‑oriented