Job Description
Legal PA - Commercial Disputes
Renowned and innovative UK law firm
Salary: £48,000
Location: City of London
Hybrid: 2 days from home
Benefits: Excellent mix of health and wellness initiatives, private medical insurance, generous pension and two bonuses!
This is an excellent opportunity for a polished and proactive Legal PA to join one of the UK's leading law firms. Supporting a highly successful Commercial Disputes team of 2 Partners and 5 Associates, you'll become an integral part of a busy practice known for handling complex, high-profile litigation matters with some of the most familiar brands around. Oh and their fee earners don't have billing targets to make your life that little bit easier!
The Role
- Managing complex diaries, inboxes and meeting schedules, ensuring fee earners remain organised and focused on delivering exceptional client service.
- Coordinating UK and international travel arrangements, preparing detailed itineraries and handling associated logistics.
- Producing, amending and proof-reading business-critical legal documents, presentations and spreadsheets to the highest standards.
- Supporting billing processes, including pre-bill management, invoice coordination and liaison with revenue and credit control teams.
- Assisting with business development activities, client events, pitches, CRM management and legal directory submissions.
What They're Looking For
- Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience within a law firm environment.
- Ideally a litigation or disputes background.
- Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced practice.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with Partners, fee earners and clients.
- Advanced IT skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with exceptional document production capabilities.
- A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach, coupled with excellent attention to detail and a positive attitude.
Why This Firm?
- Join a prestigious, forward-thinking law firm with an outstanding reputation in complex commercial and technology-focused disputes.
- Work closely with highly respected Partners and lawyers on interesting, high-quality work.
- I repeat, their fee earners don't have billing targets!
- Enjoy significant exposure to client relationship management and business development initiatives.
- Benefit from excellent career development opportunities within a firm recognised for investing in its people and rewarding them accordingly.
If you're a Legal PA looking to join a leading City law firm where your contribution is valued and your skills can truly make an impact, please get in touch immediately.