Senior Legal PA

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Larbey Evans Ltd is seeking a Senior Legal PA to support partners within an international law firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a partner-level legal environment, exceptional organizational skills, and a good grasp of IT applications. The role includes detailed calendar management, document preparation, and ensuring compliance with firm policies, with a salary up to £49,000 and hybrid working options available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing fund

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal PA / Secretary at Partner level within a recognised law firm.
• Strong team player, willing to take on additional tasks when needed.
• Enjoy working in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners.
• Managing calendars and supporting fee earners with client/matter lifecycle.
• Assisting in compliance, preparing presentations, and managing travel and expenses.

Skills

Legal PA experience

IT skills (MS Office)

Team player

Time management

Job description

Senior Legal PA

Larbey Evans is partnering with its international law firm client to hire a tech-savvy and highly organised Legal PA on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Salary to £49,000
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• Competitive benefits on offer, including 25 days annual leave plus holiday entitlement flex, wellbeing fund, and more!

This role is primarily a Partner focused role, supporting senior stakeholders in the Criminal & Regulatory Defence department. We are seeking candidates who bring a deep understanding of industry standards, outstanding time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Senior Legal PA Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee earners
• Supporting fee earners with the smooth running of the client / matter lifecycle
• Assisting fee earners to ensure compliance with the Firm's documented compliance policy and guidelines, particularly around new matters, retainer letters, conflict checks, searches, CDD & KYC
• Supporting fee earners in preparing content and presentations for clients and prospective clients, including organising business breakfasts, dinners, or smaller events
• Full management of travel and expenses for assigned fee earners
• Prepare, amend, and proofread documents
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the firm's billing systems
• Supporting fee earners with monitoring and addressing unpaid bills
• Coordinate the WIP lists and billing on behalf of Partners

Senior Legal PA Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Legal PA / Secretary at Partner level within a recognised law firm
• Experience supporting fee earners in Dispute Resolution would be advantageous
• Excellent IT skills across a broad range of MS Office with a willingness to learn new software and adapt to change
• A strong team player, willing to take on work for additional fee earners and/or help with other tasks as needed to meet the needs of the business
• Enjoy working in a busy and fast paced environment