A top law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal PA to join its Corporate team in London. This is a support-focused role with no billing responsibilities, allowing you to concentrate fully on delivering high-level PA and secretarial support to partners and fee earners. You will take a lead role within the wider secretarial team, acting as a role model to less experienced colleagues while managing your own busy and varied workload.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR LEGAL PA
Provide high-level, proactive support to partners and fee earners as a trusted advisor
Act as a role model and mentor to less experienced members of the secretarial team, sharing knowledge and best practice
Manage complex diaries, ensuring effective prioritisation and anticipation of upcoming needs
Coordinate internal and external client meetings, including room bookings, catering, technical equipment and liaison with attendees
Support fee earners with meeting organisation, including agenda preparation and collation of papers
Oversee document production, ensuring accurate first drafts of all documents
Arrange complex travel bookings, including flights, visas, accommodation, taxis and rental cars
Assist with client functions, entertainment and seminars as required
Work within the firm’s document management system (iManage)
Support ad-hoc projects, including bundle management and team events
Any other secretarial or administrative duties as required
This role does not include billing or finance system administration, allowing full focus on partner and fee earner support
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Previous experience as a Secretary or PA within a professional services or legal environment
Experience using document management systems
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent diary management skills
Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
Good verbal and written communication skills
Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Experience delegating to and supporting less experienced team members
A flexible, calm and can-do approach under pressure
WHY APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal PA to join a top law firm’s Corporate team, in a role structured to remove billing duties so you can focus on high-quality partner support. You will benefit from working within an established, collaborative team environment with clear opportunities for progression.
Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Senior Legal PA.
