Legal Personal Assistant

Description:

Williams Lea is seeking an experienced Legal Personal Assistant to join their team in Bath. This full-time, permanent position supports fee earners by providing proactive and efficient administrative assistance, ensuring a seamless legal service for clients. The role is based in Bath with a hybrid work model available after successful probation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage complex calendars and diaries for partners and fee earners.

• Handle incoming calls, take detailed messages, and liaise professionally with clients via phone, email, or in-person.

• Organize meetings, including arranging refreshments and visitor greetings.

• Provide billing and credit control support by generating billing reports and processing financial tasks such as CHAPS/BACS payments.

• Maintain accurate client data using the firm’s CRM tools, handle travel arrangements, and support expense submissions.

• Coordinate document production, file management, photocopying, and courier services.

• Undertake legal-specific tasks such as liaising with Land Registry or managing property searches.

• Ensure compliance with AML procedures and firm protocols.

• Provide general administrative support to the legal team and other departments as needed.

Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.

• Strong multitasking and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.

• A team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Rewards and Benefits:

• £30,000 annual salary paid monthly.

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

• Private medical and dental insurance, life assurance.

• Cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, health assessments.

• TechScheme for discounted electronics and appliances.

• Comprehensive learning and development programs.

• Career advancement opportunities in a global organization.