PA (Part Time, 12 Month FTC)

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham seeks a proactive PA for a 12-month fixed term contract, working 4 days a week. The role includes managing diaries, preparing legal documents, and providing administrative support to a busy disputes team. Ideal candidates should have strong typing skills, excellent communication, and a detail-focused approach. The firm values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must handle complex diaries and meetings.
• Experience in client communication is essential.
• Administrative assistance in a legal environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Assist with billing and financial administration.
• Provide general support for smooth team workflow.

Skills

Typing speed of 60+ wpm

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Detail-focused

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Join our high‑performing Commercial Disputes and Construction Disputes team as a PA and play a key role in supporting a busy, fast‑paced practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives under pressure, loves variety, and is confident juggling multiple deadlines.

This role is for a 12 month fixed term contract, working 4 days per week (28 hours). Must be able to work Tuesdays, Fridays and then we are flexible on the other 2 days.

In this role, you’ll provide proactive organisational and administrative support to Partners and fee‑earners, manage complex diaries and inboxes, coordinate travel, manage court and arbitration timelines, prepare and format legal documents, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients, counsel and internal teams.

You’ll help keep workflows running smoothly, support billing processes, and anticipate the needs of a team handling high‑volume, commercially sensitive work.

As PA, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support.

What You’ll Do

• Manage complex diaries, meetings and travel
• Handle calls, emails and client queries
• Prepare and format legal documents
• Assist with billing, time recording and basic financial admin
• Provide general team support and help maintain smooth workflow

The ideal candidate for the PA role will have the following skills

• 60+ wpm typing
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Calm, dependable and detail‑focused

If you’re detail‑driven, highly organised, and enjoy being at the heart of a dynamic disputes team, we’d love to hear from you.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.