Senior Legal PA - 12 Month FTC - Larbey Evans : Job Details

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