Legal PA - Criminal Law - City Law Firm / Hybrid Working - up to £45k + great benefits
A successful Law Firm in the City of London, is looking for a proactive, diligent and experienced Legal PA to provide a high level of comprehensive support to the criminal law practice team.
Please note: this is a fast-paced Legal PA role and therefore we are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal PA or professional services PA, not a Legal Assistant / Paralegal.
What’s on offer:
Our client is offering a competitive salary and core and flexible benefits scheme which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers and more!
Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered.
Key responsibilities as the Legal PA will include:
* Proactive diary and email management
* Arranging internal and external meetings and conference calls
* Booking training and courses
* Organising travel bookings and producing detailed itineraries
* Liaising with clients and maintaining professionalism at all times
* Assisting with new business enquiries
* File / matter management and managing matters
* Preparation and management of documentation
* Billing and financial management - assisting fee earners with billing procedures
* Processing expenses and assisting with time recording
* Updating the CRM database
And more!
What we’re looking for:
* Previous Legal PA / Legal Secretary experience is sought ideally in a busy legal practice area; professional services experience will be considered
* Experience working for partners and a number of busy fee earners at the same time is sought
* Ability to achieve high standards in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
* Ability to take initiative, delegate well and remain calm under pressure
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Advanced PC skills
* Knowledge of document management systems, Aderant accounting package and digital dictation (BigHand) would be beneficial
* Dynamic and driven nature
Interested in this Legal PA opportunity?
If you possess the key skills and experience we're looking for and want to work for a fabulous company in the City, then we want to hear from you ASAP!
Please submit your CV, quoting ‘DH - Legal PA