Law Support

Our client, a boutique law firm based in Chancery Lane has a vacancy for an experienced PA. This role is assisting their busy matrimonial team so experience in this area of law is essential. You will be covering holidays, sickness and absences from the office, so will need to be able to hit the ground running. Responsibilities Provide administrative and secretarial support to partners and fee earners when assigned to cover, in line with firm standards and procedures Manage mailboxes effectively, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising tasks, and e-filing emails and documents within the document management system (iManage) Prepare, type, and amend documents as dictated or requested, ensuring accuracy and timely despatch to clients, courts, and third parties Support diary management for partners and fee earners, including scheduling meetings, court hearings, and other professional commitments Organise and maintain client and administrative files (electronic and paper, as required) in accordance with internal requirements Enter time recording information for fee earners and ensure time is recorded in the accounts system (P4W) ahead of billing deadlines Assist with the monthly billing process, including drafting bills and accompanying correspondence Acknowledge receipt of client payments, complete relevant accounts documentation, and liaise with Accounts regarding disbursements Process and manage fee notes from Counsel and third parties, ensuring correct file references are confirmed with Accounts Assist with chasing aged debtors, as required Communicate professionally with clients, barristers and their clerks, courts, and other third parties via telephone and email Collate, bundle, and prepare PDF documents, including sending documents for electronic or wet-ink signature Meet with clients where required to collect documents or obtain signatures Assist with fee-earner administrative tasks under supervision, supporting matter progression Support the opening of new matters, including conflict checks and preparation of client care letters and terms of business Complete all necessary work to enable files to be closed and archived in line with firm procedures Conduct Land Registry searches and lodge documents via the Land Registry portal Assist with online case management through the MyHMCTS portal Support partners and fee earners with expense claims Create, maintain, and update float cover notes, including matter summaries and key information to support effective handovers Organise travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and preparation of travel packs or conference materials where required Provide cover for reception and switchboard when required, including handling overflow calls Undertake any other reasonable secretarial or administrative duties to support the team and firm In return you will be offered a friendly and supportive team environment. Salary is up to £50K. Hybrid work offered.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global law firm, to assist them in their search for a new Recruitment Advisor to work as part of their busy Partner recruiting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. This is a fully involved position, working as part of the collaborative and fast-paced team, whereby the successful applicant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the lateral recruiting process, and will enjoy great exposure across the business. Responsibilities will include: Supporting administrative processes including coordinating candidate interviews, preparing and distributing business case materials, and collating interview feedback. Drafting business cases, meeting slides, LPQs, EC dossiers and other documents. Liaising with external recruitment agencies on candidate submissions, ensuring CVs are logged and circulated timely and appropriately. Coordinating candidate meetings and attending video interviews. Coordinating travel for Partner candidates and assisting with onboarding. Addressing queries and updating stakeholders. Preparing agency search agreements and relevant invoicing and expense management. Performing ad hoc work and projects as necessary. The firm are offering a highly competitive salary range of £46-56,000, and hybrid working arrangements are in place. Suitable candidates will have gained prior legal recruitment experience, ideally within a law firm, although professional services environments will also be considered. We are seeking applicants with exemplary communication, attention to detail, drafting, diary management, and organisation skills, so the role could potentially suit candidates with a strong secretarial skill set too. Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, for immediate review, in order for the interview process to commence asap. Successful applicants will be contacted by US Law Support and provided with full details.