Average Legal Administrator salary in City of London

Legal PA - City Law Firm / Hybrid Working - up to £35k + great benefits A successful Law Firm in the City of London, is looking for a proactive, diligent and experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Administrator (not Paralegal) looking to step up into a Legal PA role and support a busy practice team. What’s on offer: This is a great opportunity to join a progressive, friendly, hardworking and successful City law firm in a Junior Legal PA role. Our client is offering a competitive salary and core and flexible benefits scheme which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more! Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered. Key responsibilities as the Junior Legal PA will include: Supporting the practice area PA with daily tasksProactive diary and email managementArranging internal and external meetings and conference callsBooking training and coursesOrganising travel bookings and producing detailed itinerariesLiaising with clients and maintaining professionalism at all timesAssisting with new business enquiriesAssisting with File / matter dutiesPreparation and management of documentationAssisting with billing and financial managementProcessing expenses and assisting with time recordingUpdating the CRM database And more! What we’re looking for: Previous Legal Assistant / Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary experience, ideally in a busy legal practice areaSolid academics (GCSE English and Maths grades A-C is required)Ability to achieve high standards in a fast-paced, deadline driven environmentStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsAbility to remain calm under pressureGood analytical and problem-solving skillsGood PC skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PP)Dynamic and driven nature Interested in this Junior Legal PA opportunity? If you possess the key skills and experience we're looking for and want to work for a fabulous company in the City, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please submit your CV, quoting 'LO - Junior Legal PA’

Assist in preparing and formatting legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible. Conduct basic legal research under the supervision of attorneys or senior staff. Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings, maintaining attorney calendars. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail. Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in case management systems. Coordinate with clients, courts, and other parties to facilitate communication. Provide general administrative support, such as copying, scanning, and filing. Assist in preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials as needed.

The FirmOur client, a Top 20 International law firm based in Central London are seeking a Legal PA to join their IP team on a 12-month FTC. The OpportunityThe successful Legal PA will support a busy Partner and other Senior Partners within the IP practice group. Duties to include: Manage diaries, anticipating and handling all scheduling needsPrioritise, check, and summarise emails daily: create action pointsArrange travel, including hotels and transport bookingsManage own workload, working independently and proactivelyOrganise document management (file opening, archiving, and electronic/paper filing)Understand the billing process and assist with billing tasks using 3EUndertake typing tasks from dictation or handwritten changesBuild strong working relationships with colleagues and clients This Legal PA role is a full time, hybrid role (50% office based), working Monday - Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm Requirements Extensive PA/secretarial experience at Partner levelAdvanced written and verbal communication skillsTyping speed of 70 wpmKnowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and document management systemsExceptional organisational and administrative abilitiesStrong prioritisation skills and ability to stay calm under pressureFamiliar with general office systems (e.g. filing) Vacancy Highlights Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)Flexible, hybrid workingGenerous bonus and benefits packageHoliday exchange schemeEnhanced parental leaveOpportunities to progress To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.