Legal PA – 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) We’re working with a leading international law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Legal PA on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a busy, varied role suited to a proactive Legal PA who enjoys being an integral part of a team and providing high-quality, hands-on support to Partners and fee earners. The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident using initiative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The Legal PA will work closely with Partners, fee earners, clients, and wider support teams to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activity and allow fee earners to focus on delivering legal services. The Role Diary, inbox and stakeholder management Proactive management of Partner and fee earner diaries, anticipating clashes and resolving issues Coordinating internal and external meetings, including rooms, VC facilities, travel, catering and attendees Managing inboxes when fee earners are unavailable, prioritising correspondence and filing into iManage Handling calls and queries professionally and acting as a key point of contact Organising domestic and international travel, expenses and itineraries Coordinating client entertainment and small-scale events, with occasional on-site support Document production, billing and business development Liaising with Document Production to manage complex documents and presentations Drafting and proofreading correspondence and documents via dictation where required Preparing meeting papers, agendas and presentations Supporting the end-to-end billing process and liaising with finance teams Maintaining fee earner CVs and supporting BD activity, pitches and capability statements Producing engrossed documents and managing large or complex document packs Administrative and operational support File opening, conflicts and compliance processes Expense claims, invoices and membership payments Document management, archiving and file closure CRM support and contact management Supporting knowledge, training and internal events Assisting with client extranets, research, deed management and deal databases In addition, this role contributes to the smooth day-to-day running of the office, working closely with facilities, IT, HR and other support functions where required. Skills & Experience Required Proven Legal PA experience (Real Estate experience beneficial but not essential) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly Confident communicator with a professional, approachable manner Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership Strong IT skills across Microsoft Office and legal systems High attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement Team-oriented, adaptable and commercially aware This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal PA who enjoys being fully involved, supporting senior stakeholders, and contributing to a collaborative, professional environment.