Senior PA

Owen Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior PA for their Contentious Trusts & Estates team. The role involves managing diaries, preparing legal documents, and client communication. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience as a Legal PA and strong organisational abilities. This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Previous Legal PA / Senior PA experience in a law firm is essential.
• Experience in Disputes or Contentious Trusts & Estates is highly beneficial.
• Able to work proactively and manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and inboxes proactively.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and client communication.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with billing and time recording.
• Maintain accurate file and document management.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Document production

MS Office skills

Confident communication

Proactive workload management

Job description

Owen Reed is looking for a Senior PA (Contentuous Trusts & Estates) for a top law firm in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Senior PA to support fee earners within a busy Contentious Trusts & Estates team. The role requires strong organisational ability, exceptional attention to detail, and a confident, positive approach to managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary and inbox management
• Coordinating meetings, travel, and client communication
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Assisting with client onboarding, billing and time recording
• Maintaining accurate file and document management
• Supporting business development activities and client relationship management
• Acting as a first point of contact for fee earners and clients

About You

• Previous Legal PA / Senior PA experience in a law firm is essential
• Experience in Disputes or Contentious Trusts & Estates is highly beneficial
• Strong document production and MS Office skills
• Confident communicator with a "can-do" approach
• Able to work proactively, anticipate needs, and manage workload independently
• A collaborative team player who brings a positive, professional presence

Location: London Contract: Permanent | Full‑time