Legal PA & Secretarial

Senior Legal PA - 6mth FTC - Top US Firm! **EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR IMMEDIATE CANDIDATES** My client, one of the TOP TEN law firms in the world, has an excellent opportunity for an immediately available Legal Secretary to prove themselves in their busy Finance team. This is a newly created role, initially for 6 months, to assist a team of fee earners (including Partners) with their busy workload. Candidates must have at least 5 years Legal Secretary/PA experience at Partner level in a similar environment. City based US Law Firm Supporting Partner level Salary up to £55,000 Hybrid Policy = 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Benefits include 30 days holiday Duties Actively manage Fee Earner's diaries Extensive global travel arrangements and itineraries Manage inboxes Document processing, creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading, etc. Liaising with Clients Manage the billing process Deal with expenses If you fit the above criteria and are keen to hear more, please get in touch immediately!

Senior Legal PA - 6mth FTC - Top US Firm! **EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR IMMEDIATE CANDIDATES** My client, one of the TOP TEN law firms in the world, has an excellent opportunity for an immediately available Legal Secretary to prove themselves in their busy Finance team. This is a newly created role, initially for 6 months, to assist a team of fee earners (including Partners) with their busy workload. Candidates must have at least 5 years Legal Secretary/PA experience at Partner level in a similar environment. City based US Law Firm Supporting Partner level Salary up to £55,000 Hybrid Policy = 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Benefits include 30 days holiday Duties Actively manage Fee Earner's diaries Extensive global travel arrangements and itineraries Manage inboxes Document processing, creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading, etc. Liaising with Clients Manage the billing process Deal with expenses If you fit the above criteria and are keen to hear more, please get in touch immediately!

Legal PA - ESG - circa£45k - 2 days WFH Brand new Legal PA role to Partners and Fee Earners, with the main Partner specialising in Environmental, Social & Governance. Join this international law firm who are based in central London in a time of exciting growth! Salary: circa £45k Hybrid working: 2 days WFH per week Location: Walking distance of Liverpool St and other highly competitive benefits including a 'discretionary' bonus! You will be supporting a manageable allocation of 1 Partner and various Associates in the Finance department with typical secretarial / PA duties such as: Extensive diary management Organising meetings/travel Business development support Preparing/amending documents File opening/closing and month end billing Completing dictations If you have at least 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary / PA then please get in touch immediately!

LEGAL PA - GLOBAL LAW FIRM - PAYING UP TO £55K My Client, a break away firm originally, who now dominate the Legal Sector currently seek a first class Legal PA to join their award winning Tax department. They now boast over 1,500 professionals who have an international presence in 15 offices. They provide support to Clients who are described as having unique business needs, making for a more interesting workload. The firm's reputation is built on a foundation of delivering premier value-added services whilst maintaining the highest quality advice on their most critical Legal and Business needs. City based Legal Secretary - Tax Supporting Partner level Salary up to £55,000 Hybrid Policy = 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Benefits include 30 days holiday Duties Actively manage Fee Earner's diaries Proactively manage fee earners' and own inbox, ensuring that the Client/mater related emails are dealt with promptly Arrange extensive global travel Anticipates the needs of both internal and external Clients, responds to expectations and adds value by ensuring the Client experiences the highest quality of service Document processing; creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading Liaising with Clients and knowing when to action urgent matters; following up on matters Candidates must have at least 5 years Legal Secretary/PA experience, at Partner level.

This widely known US Law firm, located right in the centre of the city are seeking yet another Senior Legal Secretary / PA due to massive growth within the firm. You will provide Legal PA / Secretarial support to your own allocation of Fee Earners which includes Partners and a variety of lawyers within the firms leading Tax department. You can expect all the 'normal' aspects of a Legal PA / Secretary role including diary management, arranging travel, billing, time entries and arranging meetings. There's a few reasons why this industry leading law firm are one of, if not THE MOST sought after law firm to work for in London. 1. The salaries are excellent!! and completely uncapped - Starts at up to £55,000 2. You get 30 days holiday as standard. 3. 1 day working from home 4. Great bonus's for the hard work that you do! 5. Possibly the friendliest bunch of secretaries in the London legal world! There's a couple of requirements to to be considered for this position, you NEED to have a friendly personality to fit in with the other Secretaries, at least 3 years experience supporting at Partner level within a Corporate/Finance/Banking department and that's it! Please apply immediately if you meet the set criteria!

Legal PA - GLOBAL LAW FIRM - DISPUTES - £40K + WFH 2 DAYS My Client, who are known for their expertise across the globe seek a Legal PA to join their vibrant and encouraging Disputes department. They boast over 170 Lawyers in over 10 offices worldwide and have won numerous awards for their skill. The Client encourages staff development and are committed to providing a familial working environment whilst maintaining their top spot within the Legal market! This role supports Partner level and the Client is quite open with regards to previous areas of Law, providing you have worked within a Legal Secretarial capacity. Based in St Pauls Paying circa £40,000+ Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home Full comprehensive benefits available Will look at any area of Law, providing you have worked within a Legal Secretarial capacity Main duties include: Managing diaries Scheduling global meetings Managing travel arrangements including travel packs/itineraries Email management when the Partners are absent Assisting with Business Development activities Monthly Billing Creating and amending Legal documents Skill required: Previous Legal PA experience, within a Law firm Understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications Ability to build strong working relationships with Colleagues, Clients and third parties alike Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.

Legal Secretary - Private Client - 3 days WFH - £44k! One of the foremost law firms in London, known for their private client work are seeking a legal PA to support Fee Earner's in Private Client law! Salary: Up to £44,000 Hybrid working: 3 days from home Hours: 9:30 - 5:30 Location: Central London You will be completing duties such as: Extensive diary management Creating/amending legal documents Arranging meetings Audio/copy typing Updating files on case management system Conflict checks Organising seminars and client events Financial/billing support Although candidates with London experience are preferred, Out of town Secretaries with at least 2 years experience in Private Client / Family law are encouraged to apply. If you would like some further information on this position then please apply immediately!

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary at one of the leading US firms in London. Salary - c£50,000+ Location - Liverpool Street Hybrid - 3 days in and 2 from home Benefits - Amongst the best in the business If you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding role supporting legal professionals at the highest level then you'd better read on. Our client, considered a global leader in the legal industry, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide exceptional assistance to Partners and other fee earners in their Litigation department. The offices are beautiful, based in the heart of the City and you'll find a great social scene with organised events including seasonal parties, charitable activities and many more to keep you occupied! Now, back to the role... Responsibilities will include: Providing comprehensive administrative support to Partners and fee earners Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate appointments to optimise efficiency Prepare, proofread and format legal documents and correspondence Maintain electronic and physical filing systems to ensure accurate record keeping and easy retrieval of documents Coordinate travel arrangements, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations and transport Act as a liaison between Partners and clients demonstrating excellent communication skills Handle phone calls, emails and inquiries with tact and discretion Assist with billing and invoicing processes Collaborate with other legal support staff to facilitate teamwork and maximise productivity. Previous experience within a law firm is required, ideally a US one too. As for Legal knowledge, a good understanding of Arbitration/Litigation is beneficial although other areas will be considered as your skills are very much transferable. If you are interested in this role or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Legal Secretary - Arbitration - c£50k! A super friendly US Law Firm a short walk from Liverpool St station are seeking a Legal Secretary to support a manageable Partner level allocation in their Arbitration law team! Known for their staff retention, this firm has a lovely, close knit team of secretaries! Salary: c£50,000 Hybrid: 3:2 Benefits: 25 days holiday, Discretionary bonus scheme, staff restaurant Duties include: Diary management Filing and document management Email management Travel coordination and detailed itineraries Drafting and preparing correspondence and documents Producing complex PowerPoint presentations to a high standard Assisting fee-earners with time recording If you have at least 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary within Litigation/Arbitration/Disputes then please apply immediately!

Legal PA to Co-Chair - Global Law Firm - £35k - Hybrid Working My Client, a top tier Global Law firm who advise household names across the world seek a confident Legal PA to assist their highly sought after London Co-Chair. The Partner needs assistance with extensive email and diary management, gatekeeping and generally being one step ahead of them to assist with their workload. The firm have over 2,000 Lawyers worldwide, offer Legal advice over 60 Industries and have over 20 Offices. They are constantly being recognised for their work and offer a fun and vibrant working environment. The firm offer one of the most competitive benefits across the market as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Stunning Offices Based in the City Paying circa £35,000+ Hybrid Working - 4 days in the office and 1 from home Full comprehensive benefits available Duties include: Managing the Partner's diary Email management - monitoring, screening, responding and delegating Scheduling global meetings Managing travel arrangements including travel packs/itineraries Preparing paperwork for meetings Assisting with Business Development activities Handling sensitive and confidential information Suggesting smarter ways of working Assisting with projects Skill required: Previous Legal PA experience Understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications Ability to build strong working relationships with Colleagues, Clients and third parties alike Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.

Prestigious UK Law firm seeking an experienced Litigation/Dispute Resolution Legal PA/EA. Salary - £47,000 Location - West-End Hybrid - 3/2 This much sought after firm known for investing in their employees are garnering a great reputation for themselves within Litigation and as a result, need a talented Legal PA/EA to provide seamless support to Partners and a high service level with their clients. A solid Litigation or Disputes background would be hugely beneficial. However, if your legal knowledge lies elsewhere, the firm take a refreshing approach and understand that your skills are transferable so don't let that put you off! Prior experience as a Legal PA/EA within a Private Practice Law firm is an absolute must, along with strong technical skills and a can-do attitude. For an idea of some the duties involved, please see the list below: Take full ownership of diaries, proactively managing all appointments, meetings and related logistics, working with partners to ensure that their schedules run smoothly and that they are where they need to be, at the scheduled meeting time, and that they are prepared for each meeting As agreed with each individual partner, manage inboxes responding to emails on their behalf, drafting emails appropriately, forwarding any client critical emails to other fee earners and secretaries in the team to action and respond and highlight any urgent/important emails that partner needs to respond to Take full ownership of tasks and manage workload against deadlines and business needs, working effectively and collaboratively with central support departments to efficiently deliver to deadlines Coordinate the billing process on behalf of the partners, proactively organising WIP and other financial management meetings, working with the wider department and Client Administrators to ensure billing processes meet deadlines Arrange regular catch ups with each partner to review their diary and commitments, to ensure that a good understanding of partners' clients and priorities is developed to help the partners make the best use of their time Introduce and implement best practice around key operational processes to enhance partner effectiveness and department performance Liaise with the Marketing & Business Development team and key contacts, proactively coordinating BD activities, playing a key role in the organisation of events, seminars & conferences for the team Arrange travel requirements, understand individual's personal preferences and manage all arrangements from start to finish (including journey details, accommodation, visa requirements, currency) and update diary to reflect all information If this is ticking boxes for you, you'd like any further info or if you just need a chat please don't hesitate to contact me.

Legal EA - Dispute Resolution - High-Class Law Firm! This outstanding London-based law firm which is known for its engaged, welcoming, and friendly manner is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their expanding Dispute Resolution department! This is a role that would suit a proactive, forward thinking Legal EA / Senior Legal Secretary who can operate in a fast-paced team supporting a small group of Partners. Previous experience supporting at Partner level is essential, and previous Disputes/Litigation experience would be useful, although not essential. You will need to be adaptable to different working styles of the Partners and undertake complex tasks and projects, provide high-level organisational support, and play a critical role in working with your Partners, Clients and the wider department to help deliver to the highest standards of service. In addition to the generous salary package, you will receive a host of other benefits including hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). If you are interested to hear more, and fit the above criteria, please contact me immediately!

Are you a dedicated and organised individual with a passion for supporting at the top level? Our client, a global leader in the industry, is seeking a talented Legal PA to join their fantastic Finance team. Salary - £49,000 Hybrid - 3/2 Location - Liverpool Street Supporting a light-hearted Partner, they are determined individual whose instructions are clear and concise. If you're an upbeat, positive person with a willing attitude and long to work in a team that's similar to yourself then you're in the right place! The firm are considered one of the elite and are known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. They have earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, emerging businesses and financial institutions. Those within the industry describe them as a fun, friendly and lively place to work that should suit just about everyone. The Legal PA will have a broad range of duties and responsibilities, which include: Diary management - anticipating and managing all areas of diaries E-mail management - checking prioritising and summarising e-mails on a daily basis Time management - ensuring fee earners time and narratives are inputted daily Drafting correspondence as required Comprehensive travel arrangements Establishing own administrative systems Efficiently managing own workload, being proactive and using initiative Becoming adept at proof reading and quality checks on all work produced Building good working relationships with colleagues Establishing rapport with clients Becoming familiar with legal terminology of practice area Establishing relationships with clients and anticipating their needs Document management, including opening files and archiving Demonstrates an understanding of the end-to-end billing process and Elite Assisting across practice groups/teams whenever he/she has spare capacity/as required Hopefully that's more than enough to convince you but if interested or you'd like any further details, please drop me a line!

Legal PA - Fraud Litigation to support a Partner and Team. Leading law firm in the City - c£45,000 + 2 days wfh ! Incredibly interesting area of law to work in covering the following: Fraud Criminal Law Fraud Defence Cyber Fraud Crypto-currency Fraud Duties and Responsibilities Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee-earners, fielding calls, emails, correspondence and meeting requests (both internally and from clients), responding on behalf of the fee-earner, if appropriate. Full proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee-earners, including scheduling calls/meetings (ensuring all supporting papers/information are available for each meeting), looking ahead and following-up as needed to ensure best use is made of fee-earners time). Ensuring the fee-earners working on the case are fully prepared for all client meetings by collating required information (and input from others), preparing background information and notes as needed, supporting the follow-through of action points etc. To work with the client lead Partner and BD team to plan and deliver the Client Care programme, including meetings, mailings and events and to co-ordinate and share client related news searches. To develop a strong working knowledge of the Firm's billing systems, including processes, IT systems and specialist support available internally, to support the fee-earners in being able to prepare and issue timely and accurate bills to clients. Supporting fee-earners with monitoring and addressing unpaid bills, liaising with Credit Control as required. To co-ordinate the WIP lists and billing on behalf of Partners, including liaison with billing team. Pro-active monitoring of time and bills against the estimate. To support fee-earners in the smooth running of the client/matter lifecycle, following documented procedures, and working closely with internal client on-boarding and compliance specialists to ensure all required information/documentation is obtained, issued and correctly stored on the Firm's systems. This will involve pro-actively chasing fee-earners and their clients for any missing information as well as full management of client files etc. To track and monitor client engagement with Firm-wide communications, mailings and events and to update client Partner. To co-ordinate smaller events, and to help prepare content and presentations to the client. Where applicable, to manage Client Handbook and to keep central CARE BD status report updated monthly. Organising business breakfasts, dinners or smaller events and assisting fee-earners with expenses. Researching company/client information and biographies. Logging referrals and contacts to interaction and management of Interaction lists. Full management of travel and expenses for assigned fee-earners, ensuring business travel is booked via the Firm's in-house provider. This will include both routine and more complex travel arrangements, ensuring that fee-earners are provided with full itineraries, supporting materials and that business expenses are captured, approved and processed for payment in line with policy. Ensuring all documents are maintained and filed in line with the Firm's electronic and hard copy filing protocols. Prepare, amend and proofread documents (e.g. letters, reports, attendance notes, memos, emails, pitches, presentations, articles etc. ensuring these are produced to the required standards and in line with House Style, and that they are retained and filed accurately. If hired within the team, collaborating with Administrative Assistants to ensure that they provide support with filing and archiving, scanning, photocopying, updating contacts on Interaction and arranging couriers etc. Working closely with internal document/presentation experts for more specialist tasks, such as the preparation of longer or more complex documents, pitch/presentation materials etc. Liaising with other internal departments to obtain specialist input as needed, taking ownership of issues and following up where appropriate.

Executive Assistant - Disputes - £47,000 + WFH 2days PW My client is a London-based law firm who are known for their engaged and friendly manner, ensuring that they build long lasting relationships with not only their clients, but staff members alike. They currently have around over 400 staff members and are seeking an Executive Assistant to join their Dispute Resolution department. The Executive Assistant will be supporting Partners who are very much looking for their EA to work alongside them. Paying £47,000 Working in their award winning Disputes department Hybrid Working Policy - 3 days working in the office, 2 from home Standard working hours of 9:30am - 5:30pm Benefits include Regular Social events, Gym Membership, Holiday Trading, Medical Insurance (including Dental), high Pension Contribution, Extensive Wellbeing Programme, Long Service Awards, Employee Assistant Programme and Professional Subscriptions to name a few Duties Include Take full ownership of diaries and proactively managing all appointments Manage diary conflicts and take appropriate action on queries or clashes Managing emails on behalf of the Lawyer, forwarding emails to action and respond/highlight urgent/important emails Arrange travel including journey, accommodation, visa requirements and currency Work in Partnership with the Lawyer, building highly effective relationship Arrange regular catch up meetings with the Lawyer to review their diary commitments etc Liaise with the BD team to proactively coordinate BD activities and playing a key role in the organisation of events, seminars and pitches Preparing paperwork, pitches, presentations and reports for meetings Please only apply if you have previous experience of supporting a Partner (in a Legal Secretarial capacity) within a Law firm.

Legal PA (Corporate) - Global Law Firm - £46k + Hybrid Working One of the leading Global Law firms seek a Legal PA to support their Corporate department. Their distinctive market position is founded on their 'one team' Global approach. They fully acknowledge that their people are the key to their success, which is why they seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of their Global practice. City Location Paying up to £46,000 Corporate Department Hybrid working policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Benefits includes wellbeing programmes, discretionary bonus, annual salary review, private medical Insurance, medical advisory service, increased pension plan, gym membership discount, generous leave policies and flexible working to name a few. Duties Include Provide secretarial support to Partners Diary management - managing incoming invites and arranging meetings Email management - managing emails, acting as a gatekeeper Arranging travel - booking both business and personal travel, including itineraries, VISA's and any other requirements needed Attending regular 1:1 meetings for updates Monthly billing - Managing all WIP and invoicing requests, providing fee updates and entering time Assisting with Business Development activities - amending pitches, proposals and assisting the BD team Candidate Requirements Previous experience of working within a Law firm environment and maintaining working relationships with all levels of Fee Earners. Ability to support Partner level Lawyers. Ability to identify potential problems and provide solutions. High level of professionalism, having the ability to maintain a professional demeanour in all situations. Please only apply if you have previous Legal Secretarial experience, gained within a Law firm.

Legal Secretary - Debt Finance (US Law Firm) This role will be supporting a Partner and team and the Secretary will be expected to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys to whom assigned according to established policies and procedures. Maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters. Superb Salary and Benefits Amazing offices Hybrid working Annual Bonus This is a truly awesome firm to work for and are leading US Law firm with an incredibly good reputation !

Legal PA To Board Level Partner - Global Law Firm - £54,000 + WFH 2 days My Client, an absolute powerhouse in the Legal market, are looking for a Legal PA to assist their board level Partner. This role provides the opportunity of allowing the Legal PA to play a vital role in the firm's success when delivering support to the Partner. The firm offer competitive benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Stunning Offices Based in Liverpool Street Paying up to £54,000 Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home Full comprehensive benefits available Duties include: Scheduling global meetings Managing the Partner's diary Email management - monitoring, screening, responding and delegating Assisting with Business Development activities Managing travel arrangements including travel packs/itineraries Preparing paperwork for meetings Handling sensitive and confidential information Assisting with projects Skill required: Previous Legal PA experience Understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications Ability to build strong working relationships with Colleagues, Clients and third parties alike Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.

Legal PA to Head of Energy law for an international law firm in the heart of the City. We are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Legal PA to join the Energy Team and support the Lead Partner. You will be the central support to a team of Fee Earners, providing critical administrative assistance to ensure smooth daily operations. Your role will involve managing diaries, coordinating meetings and travel, handling complex billing, and liaising with clients and external stakeholders on behalf of the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced environment at a top City law firm. Duties: Provide administrative Support Effective communication, both internally and externally Actively participate in client care and relationship management Review and amend documents produced by the document production team Assist fee earners with daily time recording and billing processes Aid in credit control and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules Experience required: Accurate typing skills (minimum 60 wpm) Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent communication, organisational, and team skills Salary c£45,000 Experience in Energy or Employment law desirable Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 from home The ideal candidate would have Legal PA experience but, would consider Professional Services experience.

Legal PA to 2 Partners and Team - Finance Law - Liverpool Street based law firm. Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal PA. This role is supporting a busy, yet manageable demanding team of Partners, Counsel, Senior Associates and Associates who have a wealth of experience between them all and are seeking an experienced Legal PA to join them. Previous Legal PA experience dealing with the likes of Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, Structuring, Energy or similar is required to enable a smooth transition into the team. Hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm Hybrid working: 2 days from home Salary £49,000