Personal Assistant

Lester Aldridge LLP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bournemouth is looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to support their Employment Law department. In this fast-paced role, you'll manage diaries, prepare legal documents, and assist with billing processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in a professional services environment. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a positive team-oriented culture. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Positive team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing high-level administrative or PA support, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a confident and professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Employment Law team.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Handle incoming emails, post, and calls, ensuring timely responses.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in professional services

Flexibility

Tools

iManage

Aderant

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting a busy team?

We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Employment Law department. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment, where you’ll play a key role in helping the team deliver exceptional client service.

If you’re detail-focused, adaptable, and thrive on keeping things running smoothly, this role offers the chance to take real ownership of your work and develop your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Employment Law team, managing priorities and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised client and department records using iManage, Aderant, and other firm systems.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements, ensuring schedules are well managed and deadlines met.
• Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, and legal documents to a high professional standard.
• Handle incoming emails, post, and calls, ensuring matters are dealt with promptly and professionally.
• Support compliance processes, including client onboarding, conflict checks, and document verification.
• Assist with billing processes and expense management, preparing billing guides and reviewing invoices for accuracy.
• Liaise with clients and external contacts with professionalism and discretion, providing updates and assistance as required.
• Coordinate team meetings, book meeting rooms, and arrange refreshments or materials where necessary.
• Provide general administrative and project support to fee earners and senior team members.

Skills & Competence

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and legal systems such as iManage and Aderant (training provided if required).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Proven experience providing high-level administrative or PA support, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy, with a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Positive and proactive approach, able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to assist with occasional non-routine or urgent tasks.

Why Join Us?

Joining our Employment Law department means becoming part of a respected, forward-thinking team that values professionalism, collaboration, and excellence in client service. As a Personal Assistant, you’ll play a key part in helping the team deliver outstanding results while enjoying the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a positive, team-oriented culture where your contribution truly matters.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your organisational skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.