Junior Legal PA
2 days ago
London
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a confident and professional Junior Legal PA to join its busy team in London. \n \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Legal PA or Legal Administrator looking to step into a high-profile support role within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. \n \n The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enabling fee earners to deliver top-tier legal services by managing day-to-day administrative functions, coordinating client interactions, and ensuring smooth operational support. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver general legal secretarial admin, such as file opening, billing and file closing etc.\n, • Format legal documents to approved standard and style\n, • Provide high levels of customer service on all requests and projects\n, • Manage and communicate with internal key stakeholders as needed\n, • Ensure all clients have a positive experience on point of contact and that any requests are swiftly communicated to the relevant team member\n, • Prioritise key tasks and advise time to achieve\n, • Manage and communicate on multiple requests as needed; keep people informed as to progress\n, • Ensure any issues arising are communicated to the relevant team member and promptly addressed\n, • Offer a proactive approach to problem identification and possible solution\n, • Provide ongoing management of team members’ diaries and Outlook calendars as directed;\n, • Organising various internal and external meetings\n, • Room bookings, refreshments as required, IT equipment etc.\n, • Assist with setting up meeting rooms for large meetings and events as needed, across teams\n, • Sort travel arrangements for the team as needed for both UK and international travel\n, • Manage telephone, voicemail, out of office and email messages for the team when they are not available, responding or redirecting as necessary\n, • Coordinate conference calls, Zoom, Teams etc for the team, as required\n, • Distribute documentation internally and externally, electronically or hard copy\n, • Ensure all team electronic and hard copy filing is managed in a timely and efficient manner, in strict accordance with firm procedures\n, • Delegate large copying/printing jobs to Office Services team as needed\n, • Agree time to produce\n, • Be responsible for ensuring delivery of job\n, • Preparing post completion duties including Stamp Duty Return, Land Registry applications, Notice of Transfer.\n, • Knowledge of HM Land Registry download, search and replying requisitions\n, • Knowlegde of the HM Land Regsitry portal, submitting applications on the new Digital Registration Service.\n, • Dictation experience\n, • Experience in submitting property searches for commercial and residential properties.\n, • Preparing payment requests for completions, invoice settlements, SDLTs etc.\n, • Assist with cover for Reception and other departmental PA’s during holidays or busy periods, if required\n\n \n Business process support \n\n • Support Department EA/Senior Secretary with the ongoing management and reduction of aged WIP & debt, liaising with Heads of Department/Fee Earners and Credit Controller as needed\n, • Draft invoices for review\n, • Work as needed to improve the department’s financial performance against targets\n, • Proactively assist and manage the team’s IT queries/issues, to include liaison with internal IT support and the Software Training & Application Advisor (and if necessary, the firm’s external IT provider)\n, • Ensure the team is aware of any planned changes\n, • Support in the timetabling and delivery of any required training within the team\n, • Support Department EA/Senior Secretary on project implementation as requested\n\n \n What We’re Looking For \n We’re looking for someone highly organised, proactive, and confident in managing a busy and varied workload in a legal environment. \n \n Essential Skills & Experience: \n\n • Previous experience as a Junior Legal PA or Legal Admin.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and time management.\n, • A proactive, flexible, and collaborative working style.\n\n \n Ready to Make Your Move? Apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers!