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Legal
Legal PA
Legal
#38529
Remote / WFH
Mallory Pryce
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and organised legal PA to join a busy civil litigation team. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality secretarial and administrative support the partner, helping to ensure efficient matter progression and excellent client service across a varied caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous individual who wishes to develop their conveyancing knowledge within a modern, supportive law firm.
The firm is known for its strong reputation in litigation and a professional approach to client care and a modern way of working. You will join a collaborative team with investment in systems and training and clear opportunities for career development.
Key responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to fee earners, including managing diaries, arranging meetings and prioritising incoming correspondence to ensure prompt responses.
Prepare, proofread and type standard documentation.
Open and maintain matter files on the case management system, upload and index documents correctly, and ensure time and task records are kept up to date.
Monitor and diarise key dates, chase actions and keep clients and fee earners informed of progress.
Provide general administrative support including preparing bundles, scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
Key skills and experience:
Previous experience as a legal PA, legal secretary, conveyancing assistant or similar role within a law firm, with exposure to residential property transactions preferred.
Strong secretarial skills including accurate typing, excellent attention to detail and good numeracy for preparing financial documentation.
Practical experience of case management systems
Confident verbal and written communication skills with a professional manner when liaising with clients, fee earners and external parties.
Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ongoing investment in systems, infrastructure and professional development, including training and clear progression pathways.
The firm is known for its strong reputation in litigation and a professional approach to client care and a modern way of working. You will join a collaborative team with investment in systems and training and clear opportunities for career development.
Key responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to fee earners, including managing diaries, arranging meetings and prioritising incoming correspondence to ensure prompt responses.
Prepare, proofread and type standard documentation.
Open and maintain matter files on the case management system, upload and index documents correctly, and ensure time and task records are kept up to date.
Monitor and diarise key dates, chase actions and keep clients and fee earners informed of progress.
Provide general administrative support including preparing bundles, scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
Key skills and experience:
Previous experience as a legal PA, legal secretary, conveyancing assistant or similar role within a law firm, with exposure to residential property transactions preferred.
Strong secretarial skills including accurate typing, excellent attention to detail and good numeracy for preparing financial documentation.
Practical experience of case management systems
Confident verbal and written communication skills with a professional manner when liaising with clients, fee earners and external parties.
Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ongoing investment in systems, infrastructure and professional development, including training and clear progression pathways.
