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Family Legal PA – 12 Month FTC – Hybrid Working – Holborn

  • Job Type :

    Contract

    Full-Time

  • Salary : To £43,500

Family Legal PA

Larbey Evans is looking for an experienced Legal PA to join the Family team of a renowned international law firm on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied and rewarding role, supporting fee earners working on a variety of high-profile matters.

  •  Salary to £43,500
  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
  • 25 days annual leave + holiday flex
  • Annual wellbeing fund

Key Responsibilities of the Family Legal PA:

  • 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

Skills & Requirements of the Family Legal PA:

  • Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary within a law firm
  • Experience within Family law would be advantageous
  • 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