Private Client Legal PA

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal PA to support their Private Client team. The role involves assisting partners with pitches, managing diaries, processing invoices, and preparing documents. Candidates should have prior PA experience, particularly in a law firm setting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary along with excellent employee benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and corporate gym memberships.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Corporate gym rates

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a law firm is essential.
• Experience in Private Client is advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Support partners with preparation of pitches and presentations.
• Assist with time recording and ensure it is up to date.
• Process invoices and client billing with the Finance team.
• Manage diary and coordinate meetings.
• Arrange travel bookings and confirmations.
• Draft letters of engagement and manage file openings.

Skills

Previous secretarial or PA experience in Private Client

Experience in a similar role within a law firm

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Experience using Practice Management systems

Job description

Private Client Legal PA

Our international law firm client is seeking an experienced Legal PA join their Private Client team, who are regarded as a market leader in their field, on a permanent full-time basis.

• Competitive salary + great employee benefits, including corporate gym rates & other lifestyle and family friendly benefits!
• 09:30-17:30 working hours and hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Employee benefits include 25 days annual leave and long service accrual, access to corporate gym membership rates & other lifestyle and family friendly benefits!

Private Client Legal PA Key Responsibilities:

• Support partners, fee earners and the Business Development and Marketing teams with preparation of pitches, presentations, and events and with other projects and tasks
• Assist partners and fee earners in ensuring time recording is up to date and captured in a timely manner
• Liaise with the appropriate Finance team in relation to processing invoices, expenses, client billing, and accounts
• Diary management and coordination to ensure partners and fee earners receive regular updates on meeting arrangements
• Take responsibility for room booking and meeting coordination, including confirmation of attendees, arranging relevant technology, refreshments, and catering
• Ensure travel bookings are completed and that relevant information is submitted and communicated in advance
• Short dictations and basic amendments and document updates
• Conflict searches, file opening, and risk assessment forms, and drafting letters of engagement

Private Client Legal PA Skills & Requirements:

• Previous secretarial or PA experience in Private Client within a law firm is advantageous
• Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm is essential
• Advanced knowledge and experience of using Software including all Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of using Practice Management systems