Legal Personal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks a Legal PA in the City of London, offering up to £47,000 salary. The right candidate will provide proactive support within a dynamic Corporate team, enhance financial performance, and drive exceptional client service while enjoying generous benefits like annual leave and perk box discounts.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell 5 additional days

Incentive birthday day off

Season ticket loans

Perk box discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar environment
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, proactive support to partners and fee earners.
• Manage diary and travel arrangements for fee earners.
• Ensure timely completion of engagement letters and effective file management.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Legal PA - City of London - Up to £47,000 salary

Join a highly regarded organisation and immerse yourself in an environment that champions growth and progression. Become an integral part of a dynamic and fast-paced Corporate team, where you will contribute to innovative projects and exceptional client service.

As a Legal PA, you will provide high-quality, proactive support to partners and fee earners, making a tangible impact on the team's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with finance teams to enhance fee earners' financial performance, driving client billing, reporting, matter balances, and working capital management
• Partner with the Business Development team to coordinate exciting events and conferences, manage CRM administration, and craft and update compelling CVs for fee earners
• If your allocated fee earner is a Client Relationship Partner for a Client Universe Client, play a pivotal role in organising and attending key meetings, planning impactful events, and compiling insightful client reports
• Take charge of matter management processes, ensuring the correct application of rates at the outset, timely preparation of engagement letters, and seamless liaison with the Business Acceptance Unit
• Conduct thorough conflict checks and Client Due Diligence processes, ensuring meticulous completion of the Client Matter Inception process per best practice protocols
• Oversee comprehensive file management processes, including identifying matters for closure, ensuring timely bill payments, managing work in progress, and archiving completed files efficiently
• Provide comprehensive diary management, including planning, travel arrangements, identifying meeting conflicts and resolving them independently to ensure smooth operations
• Identify and recommend innovative, cost-effective options for complex travel arrangements, ensuring a seamless experience for fee earners
• Ensure all meeting requirements are identified and actioned, including proactive preparation of meeting packs, itineraries, and hospitality resources
• Demonstrate strong technical skills to support fee earners effectively, proactively identifying and addressing knowledge gaps
• Uphold risk and compliance policies and procedures, promptly raising any queries with the relevant Partner or Risk and Compliance team

The Candidate

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for grammar and punctuation
• A minimum of three years’ experience (or equivalent) in a comparable environment at an appropriate level
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• A track record of delivering outstanding client service
• Detail-oriented mindset with experience in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong ability to collaborate as part of a team while also thriving independently
• A commitment to exceeding expectations and achieving goals

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £47,000 depending on experience
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays - option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• Incentive birthday day off
• Season ticket loans.
• Perk box discounts - High-street & gym

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant)