Legal PA - Private Client & Tax

Birchrose Associates; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join a top-tier law firm in Westminster. This hybrid role involves supporting a Private Client & Tax team by providing high-quality administrative support, managing diaries, and coordinating document production. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a law firm and experience supporting Private Client/Wealth teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including free lunches and wellness events.

Benefits

Free lunches

Wellness events

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal PA within a law firm.
• Previous experience supporting a Private Client/Wealth, Tax, or Litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to allocated Partners and fee earners.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and prepare documentation.
• Coordinate with the Document Services team on document production.
• Act as a professional point of contact for clients.
• Manage new client and matter onboarding.
• Prepare draft retainer letters and maintain client records.
• Assist with billing and financial administration.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Diary management

Client onboarding processes

Financial administration

Document production coordination

Job description

The Firm

Our client, a top-tier law firm with a leading Private Client practice, advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, the firm is seeking an experienced Legal PA to support its Private Client & Tax team in their London office.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to play a pivotal role within a highly regarded Private Client & Tax team. Working closely with Partners and fee earners, you will provide exceptional administrative and organisational support, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations and delivering outstanding service to a high-profile client base. Duties to include:

• Providing proactive and high-quality support to allocated Partners and fee earners
• Extensive diary management, scheduling meetings (internal and external, including overseas), and preparing documentation and agendas
• Coordinating with the Document Services team on document production, amendments, and transcription of dictations
• Acting as a professional point of contact for clients and colleagues
• Managing new client and matter onboarding in line with compliance and regulatory requirements
• Preparing draft retainer letters and maintaining accurate client records
• Preparing and submitting expenses, assisting with billing, and supporting financial administration
• Maintaining up-to-date client contact information and supporting business development initiatives

This Legal PA position is a full-time, hybrid, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal PA within a law firm (essential)
• Previous experience supporting a Private Client/Wealth, Tax, or Litigation team (essential)

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working (flexible on days)
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including free lunches, and wellness events

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