Real Estate Finance Legal PA (6 Month FTC)

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Legal PA for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting partners and fee earners in a variety of administrative tasks, requiring over 5 years of experience in a similar position. The company offers a salary of up to £55,000 plus exceptional benefits and a hybrid working model with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Benefits

Exceptional employee benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal PA experience supporting at Partner level within a law firm.
• Proficiency with the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) applications.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage fee-earners’ diaries and resolve conflicting appointments.
• Manage fee earners' inboxes and ensure timely handling of emails.
• Manage the billing process with the Finance team.
• Open new clients and matters, including conflict checks.
• Arrange complex travel and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Amend and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Skills

Legal PA experience supporting at Partner level

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Flexibility and teamwork

Job description

Real Estate Finance Legal PA (6 Month FTC)

We’re on the lookout for a Real Estate Finance Legal PA who is experienced in supporting at Partner level to join one of our prestigious US law firm clients on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a traditional PA role within the Real Estate Finance department, supporting Partners, Associates, and Trainee Solicitors with a range of administrative responsibilities and document management tasks.

• Salary to £55,000 + exceptional employee benefits
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working – 4 days in the office / 1 day WFH
• 30daysannualleave + bank holidays (FTE)

• StPauls/Blackfriars/CityThameslink

Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Finance Legal PA (6 Month FTC):

• Actively manage fee-earners’ diaries and resolve conflicting appointments.
• Proactively manage fee earners and own inbox, ensure that client/matter related emails are dealt with and filed on a timely basis.
• Manage the billing process with the Finance team.
• Open new clients and matters, including conflict checks and drafting/amending engagement letters.
• Arrange complex travel and prepare detailed itineraries for fee earners.
• Amend and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Skills & Requirements of the Real Estate Finance Legal PA (6 Month FTC):

• 5+ years of Legal PA experience supporting at Partner level within a law firm.
• Proficiency with the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) applications.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet client needs, helping others when needed and delegating to other resources as required.