Up to £35,000 per annum + Benefits

 

We’re looking for a talented Legal PA to work for a dynamic, client focused, progressive law firm.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to join an established law firm.

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The Role:

Reporting to the Practice Manager and based in the company’s Central London office, as a Legal PA you will be primarily responsible for providing Administrative Support to a successful Solicitor.

 

In the job you’ll be tasked with the following:

-Providing comprehensive and efficient support to a busy partner; 

-Organising, arranging and diarising appointments;

-Managing fee earner’s diary in relation to deadlines and daily reminders;

-Opening files and carrying out AML checks including conflict checks;

-Archiving files in accordance with SRA rules in case management system;

-Liaising with LAA as requested to make/chase up applications; applying for payments on account and changes to certificate scope or limitations;

-Arranging appointments and meetings with clients, counsel, professionals etc;

-Obtaining information about availability, fees etc from counsel’s clerks;

-Booking counsel, solicitor advocates and/or clerks and occasional outdoor clerking;

-Keeping case management systems up to date;

-Carrying out specific pieces of work on solicitors’ files under supervision;

-Assisting solicitors in the preparation of cases including taking instructions and drafting documents and managing such cases under supervision;

-Preparing monthly bills, including speaking to clients about making payments on account;

-Obtaining disbursement invoices and filing on case management system;

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The Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this Legal PA role will have relevant experience of working within Family Law.

 

You’ll also need experience of working within a fast paced environment as well as excel and Microsoft office.

 

In addition, you’ll need the following:

– Good communication and interpersonal skills

– Excellent written and verbal skills

– Strong organisational skills

 

The ideal person for the role will be the following:

– Articulate and able to communicate on all levels

– Able to work on your own initiative

– Diligent and have an eye for detail

 

Does that sound like you? If so, we’d love to see your CV.

 

And if you’re a recent graduate with a degree in a relevant or related discipline but minus the experience, we still want to hear from you.

 

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The Package:

Basic salary:  Up to £35,000 per annum

Bonus:  Additional employee benefits

Benefits:  Company pension and professional development

 

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The Company:

The business you’ll be working for is a Law Practice.

 

They’re a great company to work for. People join them for many reasons, such as they:

– Look to promote from within where possible, leading to excellent professional development opportunities

– Have strong employee loyalty, leading to low staff turnover

– Offer excellent professional development so ideal for career focussed individuals

 

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Interested? If you think you’re right for this Legal Secretary role, then click the ‘Apply Now’ button, send us your CV and we’ll consider you for the first round of interviews.

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