Legal PA - Private Client (Hybrid 3:2)

JM Legal LtdLondonreedpublished 10/01/2026
Hybrid

Legal Secretary to Partners - Private Client (Hybrid 3:2)

Globally recognised law firm known for exceptional Private Client work.

Legal PA

Key duties will include:

  • Complex diary and inbox management for two Partners and Associates,
  • Proactively managing a varied workload, with the ability to prioritise and manage Partner/Fee Earner expectations in relation to deadlines and status of tasks
  • Organising internal and external meetings
  • Arranging complex travel bookings, including producing itineraries, obtaining visas, flights, taxis, accommodation and rental cars
  • Understanding and leading the end-to-end billing process including generating accurate billing reports, draft bills, disbursements, amending narratives and raising credit notes in a timely manner;
  • Proactively assist the partners/fee-earners with the collections process including drafting and sending emails to clients for outstanding invoices;
  • Billing and managing accounts payable (invoices), expenses and disbursements;
  • Understanding the client matter opening process and using our file management system to run conflict searches
  • Managing group and Fee Earner contacts and BD activities to ensure they are up to date through our CRM InterAction

Skills and Experience Required

  • Ideally four years' experience working as a PA in a law firm ideally within Private Client law
  • Experience working for busy Partners or equivalent
  • Billing experience is essential
  • Experience in arranging travel bookings, including international, is essential