Legal PA Team Lead

Honeycomb is delighted to partner with one of the top Law firms in Dublin to recruit for a Legal PA Team Leader. This is a unique opportunity to join an international firm with market-leading teams, culture, and performance. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and the chance to work closely with one of the firms most respected partners.

The Client

Established nearly 200 years ago, our client is a well-known brand in the Legal Field, employing nearly 500 staff in Ireland. They are known for their inclusive and high performing culture and over the years have won a number of prestigious awards. With a passion for well-being and diversity & inclusion, our client is one of the most sought-after firms to work for.

The Role

The role will involve a providing seamless PA support across multiple practice groups, ensuring flexible support during planned and unplanned absences, periods of high demand, and work overflow ensuring continuity of service across the PA population.
The main duties of the role include:

• Provide high-quality PA support to senior fee earners across multiple practice areas, including diary management, travel, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and client documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the firm's house style.
• Manage billing and expense processes from start to finish, maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Act as a key liaison between support teams and legal teams, ensuring expectations and priorities are clearly communicated and met.
• Lead and coordinate the FlexHub and Word Processing teams, ensuring consistent service delivery and workload balance.
• Monitor team capacity, allocate tasks efficiently, and provide regular workflow and performance updates to management.
• Coach, mentor, and support team members, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance team efficiency.
• Support business development activities, including compiling meeting packs, client research, and CRM updates.
• Provide flexible cover during absences and periods of high demand, ensuring continuity of service across the firm.

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal PA/Secretary, with exposure to multiple practice areas preferred.
• Previous experience with both workflow and team management.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management, billing, and digital dictation systems.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Discreet and professional in handling sensitive information.
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Competitive Pension up to 8%
• 22 holidays + stats
• €750 health-care allowance
• On-site gym
• Travel saver pass

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Sam Evans at Honeycomb on sam.e@honeycomb.jobs.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. **