Senior Legal PA - 12 Month FTC

Larbey Evans Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An acclaimed international law firm is seeking a proactive Senior Legal PA for a 12-month contract. This role supports senior partners, requiring solid experience in a legal environment. Responsibilities include managing calendars, organizing events, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. The position offers a competitive salary up to £49,000 and a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing fund

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Legal PA / Secretary within a recognized law firm at senior level.
• Excellent IT skills across a broad range of MS Office with a willingness to learn new software.
• Strong team player with the ability to take on work for additional fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners.
• Supporting fee earners and Senior Legal PAs in the smooth running of the client/matter lifecycle.
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee earners.

Skills

Experience as a Legal PA / Secretary in a law firm at senior level

Excellent IT skills across MS Office

Team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Senior Legal PA – 12 Month FTC

Our award-winning international law firm client is seeking a proactive and meticulous Senior Legal PA to support senior partners on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role calls for someone who brings solid experience, alongside great energy, and a forward-thinking mindset, with a genuine desire to contribute to a high-achieving Employment department!

• 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!

Senior Legal PA Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners
• Supporting fee earners and Senior Legal PAs in 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
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee earners (scheduling calls / meetings)
• 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 Key Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Legal PA / Secretary within a recognised law firm at senior level
• 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