Temporary Personal Assistant (Legal)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative, secretarial and organisational support within a professional judicial environment. This temporary role (3-6 months) is ideal for an experienced Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced setting, excels at managing confidential information and can effectively support multiple senior stakeholders while maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and accuracy. 

Company Information

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the public sector and judicial services industry, supporting the effective administration of justice and the delivery of essential court services. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to integrity, impartiality, professionalism and public service excellence. 

You will join a dedicated and highly professional team that works closely with senior judicial personnel, legal professionals and public stakeholders. The culture encourages collaboration, accountability and discretion, providing a rewarding opportunity to contribute to an organisation that plays a vital role within the community. 

Responsibilities and Duties

As the Personal Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Managing complex and frequently changing diaries, schedules, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Acting as the primary point of contact between Magistrates, attorneys, court personnel, external stakeholders and members of the public. 
• Coordinating court hearings, chambers matters and administrative activities, ensuring all documentation is prepared accurately and on time. 
• Researching, drafting, proofreading and distributing correspondence, reports, legal documents and official communications. 
• Transcribing notes, rulings, judgments, orders and other court-related documentation with a high degree of accuracy. 
• Managing confidential records, correspondence and classified materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintaining office administration functions, including visitor coordination, filing systems, office resources and document management.
• Supporting judicial operations through legal research, scheduling coordination and other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will ideally possess:

• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent with relevant administrative experience, or a Secretarial Certificate/Diploma with extensive office and administrative experience. 
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary or Senior Administrative Professional. 
• Outstanding organisational, planning and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong English grammar and document editing capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills. 
• The ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Fast and accurate typing skills, with experience producing high-quality documentation under pressure.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Temping provides the opportunity to explore various industries and companies, allowing you to gain diverse experience and build professional connections while enjoying the flexibility of short-term roles.
• Standard benefits as per Labour Law - (vacation, pension, and health insurance)