Are you an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive professional with a passion for the legal field? We're seeking a highly motivated Legal Personal Assistant (PA) to provide top-tier support to our dynamic legal team. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career in the legal industry.
What You'll Do:
As a Legal PA, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our legal professionals, ensuring smooth operations across multiple areas. Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide high-level administrative assistance to solicitors, partners, and legal teams, ensuring efficiency and effective time management.
- Manage busy calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
- Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents, letters, and reports with precision.
- Handle incoming and outgoing communications, maintaining professionalism and clarity.
- Organize, track, and file legal correspondence and case documents, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
- Assist with case preparation, including research and document review.
- Coordinate client communications, fostering strong relationships and providing exceptional service.
- Maintain and update case management systems to ensure timely access to information and compliance with deadlines.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Support legal professionals in preparing for hearings, meetings, and conferences, ensuring readiness at all times.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Legal PA, Executive Assistant, or in a similar administrative role within a law firm or legal department.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with legal software (e.g., case management tools).
- Solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures is a plus, but not essential.
- A proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- A keen ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Discreet, professional, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- A genuine interest in supporting legal professionals and contributing to the success of the team.
Join our team and help us provide exceptional legal support that drives success!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.