Legal PA
About Me
I am a highly experienced Legal PA with over 20 years of supporting Partners and fee earners across leading international law firms in the UK and UAE. My background spans Corporate, Banking, Commercial, Arbitration, Construction, IP, and Funds practices, and I have built a strong reputation for dependable executive support and legal operations.
I specialise in complex diary and inbox management, international travel coordination, client and matter onboarding, compliance administration, billing, and document production. I am also experienced in business development support, event coordination, expense management, and office operations, and I am comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities.
Throughout my career, I have supported senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments where accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism are essential. I am recognised for being organised, solutions-focused, and able to maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external contacts at all levels.
My recent roles in Dubai included legal PA, office coordination, and compliance coordination responsibilities, where I handled AML/KYC processes, billing cycles, regulatory submissions, supplier management, and operational improvements. I have also supported HR, IT, Finance, and Compliance teams, giving me a broad understanding of how legal businesses operate.
Earlier in my career, I gained extensive legal secretarial experience in patent, disputes, and criminal law environments in London and Essex. This gave me a strong foundation in legal documentation, deadline management, court processes, and client communication.
I am now seeking a new opportunity in the Suffolk, North Essex, or Norfolk area following my relocation back to the UK. I bring a calm, professional approach, a strong work ethic, and a proven ability to support busy legal teams effectively.
Skills
Microsoft OfficeVendor ManagementBillingAdministrative AssistantVirtual Assistance
Education
Adult Mental Health Awareness
Professional development in mental health awareness.
Managing for Impact Program
Leadership development program.
Emergency First Aid at Work
First aid certification completed on multiple occasions.
Patent Administrators Course
Specialist training in patent administration.
ILEX Level 3 Diploma for Legal Secretaries
Legal secretarial qualification.
9 GCSEs (Grades B-C)
Secondary education.
Experience
Provided high-level PA and administrative support to Partners and Associates across Corporate M&A, Funds, Commercial/IP/Data and Banking practice groups; managed travel, diaries, meetings, onboarding, compliance, billing, legal documentation, business development, invoices, and expenses.
Delivered executive support and office administration across legal practice groups; managed compliance processes, billing, AML submissions, supplier management, payroll administration, budgets, visas, renewals, and operational improvements.
Supported client onboarding, matter openings, DFSA and AML compliance, billing, compliance registers, training coordination, committee meetings, and liaison between HR, IT, Finance, Compliance and Legal teams.
Provided legal and administrative support to the International Construction and Disputes team; handled onboarding, AML due diligence, document production, billing, expenses, licensing, CLPD coordination, visas, office suppliers, facilities, and new starter support.
Supported a Partner, Legal Director and Associates in Commercial, TMT and Corporate practices; managed diaries, travel, meetings, legal documents, billing, aged debt, client onboarding, compliance, databases, and business development activities.
Provided legal secretarial support in the Mechanical Patent Department; handled typing, patent filing documentation, diary management, deadline monitoring, meetings, and client communications.
Supported the Chemical Patent Department with patent documentation, correspondence, deadline management, diary coordination, and administrative support.
Progressed from Junior Legal Secretary to Senior Legal Secretary; prepared legal correspondence and court documents, supported criminal law matters, managed billing and financial administration, liaised with clients and barristers, attended hearings and trials, and coordinated office administration.