Temp Legal PA

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking a proactive Legal PA to join its Banking & Finance team in London on a temp-to-perm basis. Working closely with a Partner, the role focuses on diary management, billing and BD coordination to keep the team moving smoothly.

You will provide high-quality administrative support in a busy environment, acting as a key contact for clients and colleagues, managing expenses, preparing bills and supporting client relationship activities. Experience with 3E billing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal PA in a law firm.
• Billing experience, ideally including 3E.
• Confident diary management and coordinating meetings.
• Experience supporting BD activity and liaising with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, polished and professional, with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy, changing diary and arranging meetings.
• Coordinating business development meetings and client relationship activity.
• Supporting the billing process, including preparing bills and liaising with the billing team.
• Managing expenses and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Acting as a key contact for clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of queries, escalating when needed, and meeting deadlines.
• Providing general administrative and document support to the team.

Skills

Diary management

Billing

BD coordination

Client liaison

Organisation

Tools

3E system

Job description

Location: London
Contract: Temp to Perm

I’m working with a leading international law firm looking for a proactive and organised Legal PA to join its Banking & Finance team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Legal PA who enjoys building relationships, taking ownership and providing high-quality support in a busy, fast paced environment.

Working closely with a Partner and wider team, you’ll play an important role in keeping day-to-day activity running smoothly, with a particular focus on diary management, billing and business development coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a busy and changing diary, arranging meetings, conference calls, client lunches and other appointments.
• Coordinating business development meetings and supporting client relationship activity.
• Supporting the billing process, including preparing bills, maintaining accurate expense and disbursement records, and liaising with the billing team.
• Managing expenses and ensuring submissions are accurate and up to date.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of queries, resolving issues where possible and escalating when needed.
• Managing competing priorities, keeping fee earners updated and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Providing general administrative and document support as required, alongside wider team cover.

About you:

• Previous experience as a Legal PA within a law firm.
• Strong billing experience, ideally including 3E.
• Confident diary management skills and experience coordinating meetings.
• Experience supporting BD activity and liaising with clients and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, polished and professional approach, with the confidence to use your initiative.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• A team player who enjoys building strong working relationships and delivering excellent client service.