Legal PA

Owen Reed is looking for a Legal PA on a 12-month fixed-term contract for a top law firm in London. You will join the firm's highly regarded Real Estate team, providing dedicated support to partners and fee earners in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will provide proactive, high-level support to partners and fee earners, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of a busy practice while delivering exceptional client service. The Role As a Legal PA, you will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support, helping fee earners manage client matters efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of service. Key Responsibilities • Provide proactive PA support to partners and fee earners within the Real Estate team. • Manage complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and resolve scheduling conflicts. • Support billing, reporting, matter balances, and working capital management alongside Finance teams. • Assist with client matter inception, engagement letters, matter specifications, and file management. • Complete conflict checks and Client Due Diligence processes in line with firm procedures. • Liaise with the Business Development team to support events, conferences, CRM administration, fee earner CVs, bids, tenders, and credentials. • Support Client Relationship Partners with client meetings, reporting, and relationship management activities. • Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare meeting packs, itineraries, and hospitality arrangements. • Delegate document production tasks, including legal documents, pitches, tenders, and transcripts. • Manage file closures, billing completion, WIP clearance, and file archiving. • Ensure compliance with firm policies, risk procedures, and mandatory training requirements. About You To succeed in this role, you will have: • At least 3 years' experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, or Executive Assistant within a law firm or professional services environment. • Previous experience supporting Real Estate or Property teams is highly desirable. • Excellent organisational and diary management skills. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Exceptional communication skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail. • Experience supporting billing, matter management, and client administration. • The ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • A proactive, flexible, and client-focused approach. • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy team. What’s on Offer • 12-month fixed-term contract with a top London law firm. • Opportunity to work alongside highly regarded Real Estate specialists. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Exposure to high-profile clients and complex legal matters. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Excellent opportunities to further develop your legal support career.