Senior Legal PA - Real Estate

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is looking for a Senior Legal PA to support lawyers at their Cambridge office. This full-time permanent position includes managing calendars, travel arrangements, and handling financials. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal environment, strong IT skills, and a proactive approach. The role supports hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. Competitive salary up to £32,000 and additional benefits including annual leave and a wellbeing fund are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing fund

Qualifications

• Support a team of lawyers in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• Demonstrate technical excellence and proactive calendar management.
• Manage travel and expenses efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for fee-earners.
• Organize business events and meetings.
• Prepare and proofread documents.
• Monitor unpaid bills and coordinate billing.

Skills

Legal PA / Legal Secretary experience

Excellent IT skills in MS Office

Understanding of compliance standards

Adaptability to new software

Job description

Senior Legal PA – Real Estate

Our international law firm client is seeking a self‑motivated and organised Senior Legal PA to join their Cambridge office on a full‑time, permanent basis. This role would suit someone who is adept in supporting busy lawyers in a fast‑paced, law firm environment and who can demonstrate technical excellence.

• Salary to £32,000
• Cambridge location
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH

• 25 days annual leave + holiday entitlement flex
• Annual wellbeing fund, and more!

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Legal PA – Real Estate:

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee‑earners
• Organising business breakfasts, dinners, or smaller events
• Full management of travel and expenses for assigned fee‑earners
• Prepare, amend, and proofread documents
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee‑earners (scheduling calls / meetings)
• 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

Skills & Requirements of the Senior Legal PA – Real Estate:

• Previous Legal PA / Legal Secretary experience supporting a team of lawyers in a law firm environment
• Demonstrates an understanding of industry standards for compliance and matter management
• Excellent IT skills across a broad range of MS Office and other business management applications
• A willingness to learn new software and adapt to change
• Previous experience using bespoke in-house systems (e.g. client contact databases, matter management systems, billing systems etc.