Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a true Executive Assistant to join a top tier UK law firm supporting a senior partner in what is a near one-to-one role. Unlike a traditional legal PA role, your time isn’t diluted and stretched across a team of associates, so you have the time and mandate to give proper EA support to someone who needs it.

You will be responsible for proactive diary management, client liaison, complex travel coordination, document oversight, and involvement in business development, finance administration (billing), and involvement with key firm-wide strategic projects.

It would suit an accomplished legal PA who wants a real challenge and a role that will stretch them, and allow them to really shine.

First class organisational skills are paramount coupled with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Handling and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information is essential.

Duties include;

• Take full and proactive ownership of the partners’ calendars, managing all appointments, meetings and related logistics, second-guessing and anticipating what needs to be done
  
  
• Take ownership for managing inboxes, responding to and drafting emails on behalf of the partners
  
  
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and financial management understanding, by handling the complex compliance and billing matters on the partners’ behalf
  
  
• Work in partnership with the partners, building an effective relationship with them, ensuring a high level of trust and reliance
  
  
• Have regular catch ups with the partners to review their calendar and commitments, demonstrating a good understanding of their clients and priorities
  
  
• Attend meetings and take minutes if required
  
  
• Liaise with the Business Development team and other key stakeholders, proactively coordinating the partners’ BD activities
  
  
• Build strong relationships internally and externally

So,  if you are an experienced Legal PA but feel you skills and talents aren’t being fully utilised in your current role, or you support a big team and long for the opportunity to be a true EA, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information or to be considered, please contact Jo Wallace or one of the Law Support team.