Job Description

Senior Legal PA – Employment

Our award-winning international law firm client is seeking a proactive and meticulous Senior Legal PA to support the Chair of Employment and one other Senior Partner in their high-achieving Employment department.  This role calls for someone who brings solid experience at senior board level, alongside great energy, and a forward-thinking mindset.

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• Salary to £50,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday entitlement flex
• Wellbeing fund

Senior Legal PA – Employment Key Responsibilities:

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• 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 – Employment Key Skills & Requirements:

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• Proven experience working as a Legal PA / Secretary within a recognised law firm at senior level
• Experience gained within an Employment team/practice group 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
• Enjoy working in a busy and fast paced environment