Legal PA - Private Client

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Birchrose Associates in London is seeking an experienced Legal PA to support three Partners in the Private Client team. The role involves diaries, client liaison, billing, and matter administration, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will have 6+ years’ PA experience, including Private Client exposure, excellent organisational and IT skills, and the ability to work proactively in a busy law firm environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' PA experience.
• Minimum 6 months in a Private Client team.
• Excellent diary management, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong IT skills with experience using a legal document management system.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage diaries, meetings, deadlines and workloads for three Partners.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues, acting as a point of contact as required.
• Support billing, expenses, WIP updates and cash collection.
• Assist with client/matter administration, document prep, filing and file closure.
• Coordinate meetings, events, travel and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with the wider support team to share tasks and support across the practice.

Skills

Diary management

Organisation

Client relations

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal DMS

Job description

Birchrose Associates is representing a highly regarded London law firm seeking an experienced Legal PA to support three Partners within its Private Client team.

The Firm

Our client is a leading UK law firm with an excellent reputation in the legal market. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal PA to join their London office, supporting a highly regarded Private Client practice.

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, proactive and highly organised Legal PA, providing high-level support to three Partners within the Private Client team. Working closely with another Legal PA, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive day-to-day support, managing diaries and workloads, assisting with client and matter administration, billing and business development activities.

• Proactively manage diaries, meetings, deadlines and workloads, ensuring Partners and Fee Earners are supported effectively
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and key contacts, acting as a point of contact where required
• Support financial administration, including billing, expenses, payments, WIP updates and cash collection
• Assist with client and matter administration, including document preparation, electronic filing, matter management and file closure
• Coordinate meetings, events, training bookings and travel arrangements, alongside supporting business development activities
• Work collaboratively with the wider support team, delegating tasks and providing additional assistance across the practice

This Legal PA opportunity is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Requirements

• At least 6 years' previous PA experience
• A minimum of 6 months within a Private Client team (essential)
• Excellent diary management, organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, with experience using legal document management system

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• 26 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, pension and wellbeing initiatives

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