Legal PA: Proactive Admin & Client-Facing Support

Search Consultancy LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its support function in a hybrid role serving 2-3 fee earners. You will provide comprehensive administrative assistance, coordinate diaries and travel, and support with billing and document management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ legal support experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Two years' relevant experience in legal support or as a Legal Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional and responsive service when handling client queries and requests via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Manage administrative processes relating to files and matters, including opening, maintaining, and closing records while ensuring compliance standards are met.
• Provide proactive support to senior stakeholders and wider team members, coordinating diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and expense submissions.
• Assist with the end-to-end billing process, liaising with fee earners and finance teams to help ensure invoices are issued accurately and payments are received efficiently.
• Handle incoming and outgoing documentation promptly, ensuring all records and original documents are processed and stored correctly.
• Contribute to team projects, operational initiatives, and business development activities where required.
• Work closely with colleagues across different offices and departments to maintain a high standard of service and operational efficiency.

Skills

Administrative support

Real Estate knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its support function in a hybrid role serving 2-3 fee earners. You will provide comprehensive administrative assistance, coordinate diaries and travel, and support with billing and document management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ legal support experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset.