Personal Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Assistant (PA) to support a Senior Partner specializing in Competition / Antitrust Law. This role requires a candidate having experience in the legal industry. The PA will act as a key coordination point between the Partner, clients, regulators, internal teams, and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities:-

1. Executive & Calendar Management

Manage the Partner's calendar, including court matters, client meetings, internal reviews, and regulatory hearings

Schedule and coordinate meetings across time zones with clients, law firms, and authorities

Ensure the Partner is fully prepared for all meetings, hearings, and conferences

2. Communication Management

Review, prioritize, and respond to emails on behalf of the Partner when required

Draft professional correspondence with clients, regulators, and law firms

Handle confidential and sensitive legal information with utmost discretion.

3. Meeting & Case Coordination

Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, and background documents

Take detailed minutes during legal strategy meetings and client discussions.

Follow up with internal teams to ensure timely action on Partner instructions.

4. Travel & Logistics

Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries

Coordinate logistics for conferences, hearings, and client visits

5. Records & Information Management

Maintain digital and physical filing systems for legal matters

Organize contracts, case papers, research notes, and regulatory documents

Ensure quick retrieval of documents for urgent matters

Requirements

Experience Requirements
Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant from a legal industry, government body or consulting background is preferred

Prior experience supporting a law firm partner, senior advocate, or legal professional is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail/Outlook)

Comfortable with document management systems.

Personal Attributes

Highly organized and process-driven

Calm under pressure and deadline-focused

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Professional demeanor and polished communication style

Skills & Competencies

Strong background in legal or consulting industry is preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication

High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Strong attention to detail, especially in legal documents

Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously

Proactive, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision

Comfortable interacting with senior lawyers, clients, and regulatory officials.

Educational Background

Bachelors/Diploma in communications, personal secretaryship is preferred.