Job description

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for Legal Personal Assistant to join A&O Shearman in Vietnam.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Personal Assistant, you will provide proactive and high-quality support to a busy legal team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of legal matters and administrative activities. You will play a key role in supporting lawyers and clients while maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and service.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Acting as a key point of contact for calls, emails and correspondence.
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents, presentations and client communications.
• Coordinating matter administration, including file opening, client engagement documentation and matter closure processes.
• Assisting with billing activities, invoice preparation and expense management.
• Organising and maintaining legal documents, templates and correspondence across current and historic matters.
• Supporting client events, marketing activities, conferences and workshops when required.
• Providing administrative support across legal teams and assisting colleagues during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Managing competing priorities while ensuring deadlines and service levels are consistently met.
• Building effective working relationships with lawyers, clients and business services colleagues.

What You Will Have

To be successful in this role, you must have previous Legal PA experience gained within a law firm or legal environment.
In addition, you will have:

• Proven experience working as a Legal PA.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience supporting fee earners within a fast-paced legal environment.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when business needs require.

What We Can Offer You
We offer the opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contribution will be valued and recognised.
You can expect:

• A professional and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career within a leading international law firm.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and interesting legal matters.
• A collaborative culture that encourages teamwork and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements, where business needs allow.
• The opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.