Employment Legal PA

Our international law firm client is seeking to hire a team-oriented and organised Employment Legal PA on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Salary to £43,500
• 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!

This is a fee earner focused and varied role. You will provide timely, high-quality support to a group of lawyers, which will involve client contact and require you to manage your own workload, plan ahead, and reprioritise where necessary to consistently deliver high quality work to deadlines.

Employment 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

Employment Legal PA Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Legal PA / Secretary within a recognised law firm
• 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