Legal PA

Larbey Evans • City of London, ENG, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Job Description

US law firm based in stunning offices is hiring a Legal PA to work within the Corporate M&A team on a permanent basis. The Legal PA is responsible for supporting a high-volume assignment with all administrative support needs.

Salary up to £60,000
Exceptional benefits package
Working directly with Partners and Associates
Full-time office working

Responsibilities of the Legal PA:

Manage day-to-day administrative needs of the assigned Partner's practice.
Arrange, maintain and organise appointments, schedules, calendars and e-mails.
Manage all aspects of attorney travel including booking, transportation, lodging, and related activities.
Work closely with the Business Development team regarding client engagement.
Screen telephone calls, mail and visitors, maintaining electronic notes, inquiries, and status of communications.
Prepare documents including the creation/editing of original legal documents, spreadsheets, presentations, letters, memos etc.
Schedule complex work-related activities.
Screen correspondence and maintain confidential files and records.
Collaborate with firm Finance Department and clients on the management of billing matters and assists in the preparation of client billing, invoices and expense reports.
Stays abreast of relevant firm systems and processes and leverages them to improve efficiencies and elevate client service.
Completes other tasks as assigned or needed, including special projects.

Requirements of the Legal PA:

At least three to six years of prior work experience as an assistant supporting a high level or C-suite professional, preferably in a legal or professional services industry.
Complex diary management experience.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point) and Adobe Professional.
Experience working with billing/invoicing databases and document management systems.
Exemplary organisational skills.