Legal PA - Private Client (Hybrid 3:2)
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