Job Description
PA Permanent | Full-time An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a proactive and highly organised Legal PA to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a lawyer with a disability at a leading law firm. This is a genuinely rewarding role where you'll work in close partnership with your principal, becoming an integral part of their day-to-day practice. You'll play a key role in enabling them to work as efficiently and effectively as possible, providing a combination of legal PA support, organisational assistance and accessibility support. This position would suit someone who enjoys building strong working relationships, takes pride in delivering exceptional support, and is looking for a role where they can make a real difference. To be considered, you'll need previous experience working within a legal environment, whether as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, Practice Assistant or in another legal support position. Key Responsibilities Preparing, editing and formatting legal documents, client advice, research papers, presentations, articles, attendance notes and correspondence where assistive technology cannot complete the task. Creating and formatting tables, charts and other data for presentations and reports. Taking accurate notes during meetings and telephone calls. Reading on-screen documents and written material aloud where required. Accompanying your principal to internal and external meetings, assisting with accessibility and providing practical support throughout the working day. Delivering documents to colleagues where required. Managing electronic and paper filing, including emails and document management. Assisting with general office accessibility and mobility tasks. Providing ad hoc administrative support as needed. Team Responsibilities Building a collaborative working relationship with your principal and the wider support team. Attending training sessions and team meetings. Supporting colleagues during busy periods and providing cover where required. Managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Contributing positively to a supportive and inclusive team environment. About You You'll be an organised, adaptable and compassionate professional who enjoys providing first-class support. You'll have: Previous experience working within a legal environment (essential). Strong Legal PA, Legal Secretary or administrative support experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A patient, empathetic and professional manner. Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset. Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. This is a rare opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive firm in a role where your contribution will have a genuine impact. If you're an experienced legal support professional looking for a meaningful and rewarding position, we'd love to hear from you.