Legal Personal Assistant

Are you a skilled Legal PA looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?

Join a renowned national law firm, celebrated for its deep expertise and strategic presence across the UK.

The firm are committed to a one-team ethos, fostering a collaborative environment that values trust, innovation, and expertise. They are recognised for delivering exceptional legal services and building long-standing relationships with clients by combining commercial acumen with thoughtful, tailored advice.

This is your chance to support a team of top-tier law specialists, contributing to high-quality work that makes a real difference to our clients and communities. Imagine being part of a dynamic team where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Monday to Friday (Full-time, permanent) – Office based

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide typing, secretarial, and administrative support to the team.
• Assist with digital dictation and administrative tasks across the company in line with our workflow ethic.
• Transcribe and prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing, using company precedents where appropriate.
• Manage the case management system, including storing documents electronically and organising them by relevant matters.
• Handle administrative routines such as scanning, faxing, printing, and photocopying.
• Manage client/matter files efficiently, including file opening, preparation of client care letters, file closure, and archiving.
• Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain diaries for managers/fee earners, including providing refreshments as necessary.
• Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ensure confidentiality of all the company’s and clients’ information.
• Work flexibly as part of the wider support team, cooperating with peers to maintain a cooperative team environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, including the use of digital dictation tools.
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, including spelling and punctuation.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, with the ability to remain calm in pressurized situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of fee-earners' work within a professional organisation.