Job Description

Immigration Legal PA
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Immigration Legal PA to join the London office of one of our global law firm clients on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is dedicated to delivering high-level support to market-leading fee earners.

• Salary to 43,500
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
• 25 days annual leave + holiday flex
• Annual wellbeing fund

Key Responsibilities of the Immigration Legal PA:

• Acting as a first point of contact on behalf of the fee earners
• Supporting fee earners and Senior Legal PAs in the smooth running of the client/matter lifecycle
• Assisting fee earners to ensure compliance with the Firm's documented compliance policy and guidelines, particularly around new matters, retainer letters, conflict checks, searches, CDD & KYC
• Proactive and advanced calendar management for assigned fee earners (scheduling calls / meetings)
• Organising business breakfasts, dinners, or smaller events
• Full management of travel and expenses for assigned fee earners
• Prepare, amend, and proofread documents
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the firm's billing systems
• Supporting fee earners with monitoring and addressing unpaid bills
• Coordinate the WIP lists and billing on behalf of Partners

Skills & Requirements of the Immigration Legal PA:

• Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary within a law firm
• Excellent IT skills across a broad range of MS Office with a willingness to learn new software and adapt to change
• A strong team player, willing to take on work for additional fee earners and/or help with other tasks as needed to meet the needs of the business

Skills Required