An elite, market-leading law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal PA to join its highly regarded Projects & Construction practice group. This team provides premier, expert advice on high-value construction, energy, infrastructure, and procurement matters.
This role offers a dynamic, professional environment supporting high-performing Partners and Associates on landmark projects.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will take full ownership of the administrative and operational requirements for your assigned allocation, including:
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Document Production: Producing, formatting, and amending high-quality legal documentation and correspondence from digital dictation and hand-written drafts, strictly adhering to house style guidelines.
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Calendar & Travel Management: Proactively managing complex, fast-changing diaries, emails, contacts, and all travel arrangements.
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Financial Administration: Taking complete ownership of the end-to-end billing and invoicing processes for your dedicated allocation.
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Business Development Support: Compiling comprehensive BD documentation for new client meetings (including background research, client bios, and company information) and accurately managing data entry and reporting within the firm's Interaction CRM system.
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Information Management: Ensuring meticulous physical and electronic filing (e-filing) compliance.
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General Administration: Handling everyday administrative tasks including printing, scanning, photocopying, and mailing, alongside ad hoc duties as required by the team.
The Ideal Candidate
Background & Experience
Preferred Profile: The ideal candidate will have robust experience working within a large-tier corporate law firm or a multinational corporate environment. You must be accustomed to the pace, structure, and high standards of a top-flight corporate setting.
Core Requirements:
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Experience: A minimum of 4 years' experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary supporting senior-level staff (Partners/Directors).
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Technical Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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Systems Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience working with professional Document Management Systems (DMS), billing systems, and digital dictation software.
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Agility & Attitude: A flexible, team-focused approach with a proven ability to re-prioritize workloads on the fly in a fast-paced environment.
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Discretion: An impeccable track record of acting with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
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Growth Mindset: A strong willingness to take personal ownership of your role, with an eagerness to continually learn, develop skills, and improve team processes.
To Apply
If you are a polished corporate or legal professional looking to elevate your career within a market-leading team, please submit your CV for consideration.
