Senior Legal PA: Flexible, Partner-Focused Support

Mishcon de Reya LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mishcon de Reya LLP in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Legal PA to provide proactive, high‑quality administrative support within the Legal Operations team for fee earners and Partners.

You will manage complex calendars across time zones, handle correspondence, assist with matter lifecycle processes, billing and travel arrangements, and contribute to client service excellence in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Senior legal administrative experience in a legal environment.
• Excellent time management with ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Experience managing calendars for multiple individuals.
• Excellent attention to detail under pressure.
• Organised and methodical with compliance workflows.
• Strong IT skills across MS Office and business apps.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Team player able to support other fee earners.
• High discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for fee earners and respond on their behalf when appropriate.
• Full proactive international calendar management for assigned fee earners across time zones.
• Support fee earners with expense claims and supervisory duties.
• Assist with matter lifecycle from onboarding to archiving and compliance.

Skills

Senior legal admin

Calendar management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Discretion

Client communication

Tools

In-house systems

Job description

Mishcon de Reya LLP in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Legal PA to provide proactive, high‑quality administrative support within the Legal Operations team for fee earners and Partners.

You will manage complex calendars across time zones, handle correspondence, assist with matter lifecycle processes, billing and travel arrangements, and contribute to client service excellence in a fast‑paced, professional environment.