A highly regarded, long-established London law firm is looking to hire an experienced Dispute Resolution PA / Litigation PA to join a close-knit and high-performing team supporting senior fee earners within a busy disputes practice.
This is a proper litigation PA role: fast-paced, varied, and hands-on. It is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where priorities shift quickly, the workload is substantial, and support is truly valued.
You’ll be working closely with a senior Partner (and additional fee earners), supporting across a broad disputes caseload including commercial litigation, insolvency-related matters, asset recovery and wider contentious work.
Responsibilities
* Heavy diary management, inbox organisation and meeting coordination
* Typing, drafting, formatting and producing high-quality legal documents
* Managing electronic and physical files (opening/closing/matter management)
* Preparing bundles, hearing prep support and assisting with litigation processes
* Liaising with clients professionally and confidently
* Organising travel, accommodation and engagements
* Billing support, processing invoices and assisting with accounts tasks
* Supporting marketing activities and internal administration as required
* Working calmly under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Qualifications
* An experienced litigation PA / legal secretary from a law firm environment
* Highly organised, proactive and able to think several steps ahead
* Confident working with senior Partners (including those with heavy workloads)
* Strong in character and comfortable prompting and prioritising effectively
* Discreet, professional and trusted with sensitive/confidential information
* Fast and accurate typist (ideally 65 wpm+)
* Comfortable handling billing admin, ledgers and bill summaries (beneficial)
* Strong in IT systems (Word/Outlook/Excel essential; Teams/Zoom as standard)
* Familiarity with iManage / BigHand / Nuance / SOS Connect would be advantageous
This is an opportunity to join a high-quality disputes team within a firm known for its excellence, heritage and client service. You’ll work in a supportive, professional culture where the standards are high, and the work is genuinely interesting.
If you’re a litigation PA who enjoys being busy, taking ownership, and working closely with senior lawyers who truly rely on their support, this could be an excellent next step.
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