Legal PA x 2 - Private Client - £49k - Hybrid - 3:2!

J M Legal Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious City law firm is seeking a highly organized Legal PA to join their Private Client team in Central London. This hybrid role involves providing comprehensive support to senior partners and associates, with responsibilities such as complex diary management, client liaison, compliance checks, and document preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of experience in a Private Client team and demonstrate excellent IT and organizational skills. A polished professional presence and strong client relationship-building abilities are essential.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Personal Assistant in a Private Client team.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in document management and dictation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and inboxes for partners.
• Act as a trusted contact for clients.
• Support business development activities including pitches and events.
• Oversee compliance and matter opening processes.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for meetings.
• Organize international travel and client entertainment.
• Manage monthly billing cycles and liaise with Finance.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Diary management

Client liaison

Compliance checks

Document preparation

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Tools

Document management software

Dictation software

Job description

Legal PA - Private Client

Location: Central London
Salary: £46,000 - £49,000 + excellent benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days WFH)

The Opportunity

A prestigious City law firm is seeking two highly organised Legal PA's to join their Private Client team. This is an exciting opportunity to support senior partners and associates in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, working with high-net-worth individuals and families on a wide range of private client matters.

You'll be joining a collaborative support team where professionalism, discretion, and efficiency are key, and where your role will have a direct impact on client experience and the smooth running of the practice.

The Role

As a Private Client PA, you will provide comprehensive support across diary management, client liaison, compliance, financial administration, and document preparation. Responsibilities include:

• Complex diary and inbox management for partners and associates.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Supporting business development activity including pitches, events, and client briefings.
• Overseeing matter opening and compliance (KYC/AML/sanctions checks).
• Preparing agendas, minutes, and follow‑ups for internal meetings.
• Organising international travel, client entertainment, and firm events.
• Managing monthly billing cycles and liaising with the Finance team.
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
• Collaborating closely with the wider PA and support team, providing cover when needed.

About You

We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant within a Private Client team (minimum 6 months).
• Excellent IT skills, including document management and dictation software.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• A polished, professional presence with a proactive and positive work ethics