Legal Personal Assistant

DiverseJobsMatter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter is recruiting for a leading law firm in Cambridge to hire experienced Legal PAs. The role focuses on providing high-quality client-focused administrative support to lawyers in a busy environment.

You will manage diaries, draft and format documents, handle correspondence, and coordinate travel. You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary or similar.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing PA and secretarial support to lawyers.
• Managing diaries, meetings and appointments.
• Preparing, formatting and amending documents.
• Managing correspondence and email inboxes.
• Arranging travel and accommodation.
• Supporting billing, expenses and time recording.
• Opening and maintaining client and matter files.
• Coordinating meetings and client events.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues across the firm.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Legal PA experience

Law firm experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Client-focused administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting Legal PAs on behalf of a leading law firm in Cambridge.

These opportunities would suit experienced legal support professionals who are confident supporting lawyers in a busy environment and can provide a high standard of client-focused administrative support.

What you’ll be doing

Depending on the team, responsibilities may include:

• Providing PA and secretarial support to lawyers
• Managing diaries, meetings and appointments
• Preparing, formatting and amending documents
• Managing correspondence and email inboxes
• Arranging travel and accommodation
• Supporting billing, expenses and time recording
• Opening and maintaining client and matter files
• Coordinating meetings and client events
• Liaising with clients and colleagues across the firm
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

What we’re looking for

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary or similar
• Law firm experience
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office knowledge
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team