Legal Personal Assistant – Litigation

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Personal Assistant with a strong litigation background to provide high‑quality support to our fee earners. This hybrid role combines office‑based duties with remote work, offering a dynamic environment in Central London.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full PA support including diary management, call handling and meeting coordination.
• Arrange travel logistics – trains, flights, hotels and taxis.
• Manage post, couriers, office supplies and general queries.
• Assist with file opening, compliance checks and maintain accurate client records.
• Support fee earners with KYC documentation and engagement processes.
• Monitor files, chase outstanding documentation and aid in file closing.
• Prepare and edit draft bills, verify accuracy and produce billing correspondence.
• Liaise with the Legal Cashier on invoices, disbursements and expenses.
• Format and amend documents and PDFs; prepare litigation bundles with indexing, pagination, hyperlinking and distribution.

Required profile

• Previous Legal PA experience within litigation.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• A CILEX Legal Secretarial Diploma is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word.
• Experience with iManage and/or Clio (preferred).

What we offer

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• Supportive and professional environment.
• Competitive salary of £40,000.