Are you an experienced Legal PA with a strong litigation background looking to join a highly regarded, boutique London law firm?
We’re working with a prestigious, long-established firm renowned for delivering top-tier legal services to private and commercial clients. Consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500, the firm is widely respected for its discretion, quality of work and collegiate culture.
Their Dispute Resolution team is now seeking an exceptional Legal Personal Assistant to support a high-performing group of Partners and fee earners.
The Team
The Dispute Resolution Department is a heavyweight litigation practice comprising:
* 12 Partners
* Consultant, Legal Directors & Counsel
* Senior Associates, Associates & Trainees
The team advises on a broad range of high-value and complex disputes, including:
* Commercial litigation
* Intellectual property
* Insolvency
* Asset and debt recovery
* Commercial & residential property disputes
* Specialist areas including crime, sports, education and entertainment
This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment handling sensitive, high-profile matters.
Key responsibilities include:
* Complex diary and inbox management, ensuring seamless scheduling
* Acting as a first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service
* Drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
* Managing physical and electronic client files
* Supporting case management and preparing documentation for hearings
* Coordinating travel, events and engagements
* Assisting with billing, time recording and invoice processing
* Supporting marketing activity, bids and website updates
* Handling highly confidential board-level and insurance documentation
* You’ll be trusted with sensitive information and expected to operate with absolute discretion at all times.
You will have:
* Proven experience as a Legal PA within a litigation/disputes team
* Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
* A calm, professional telephone manner
* The ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
* Strong proofreading, spelling and written communication skills
* Fast and accurate typing (minimum 65 wpm)
* Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom)
* Experience with SOS Connect, BigHand/Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax or iManage would be advantageous (training provided).
The Package
* Competitive market-rate salary
* 25 days holiday
* 4x Life Assurance
* Permanent Health Insurance
* BUPA Private Medical (post-probation)
* Medicash (post-probation)
* Dental cover
* Health assessments
* EAP Scheme
* Pension scheme (auto enrolment)
* Discretionary bonus
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to Work
* Gymflex
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Wellbeing programme
For more information, please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.