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Corporate Legal PA
Top UK law firm who are also renowned recipients of Law Firm of the Year awards across various categories is seeking to hire a pro-active and well organised Legal PA to join their Corporate team on an initial 13-month fixed-term contract.
- Salary to £45,000 (depending on experience) Â
- 13-month fixed-term contract
- 09:30-17:30 working hours
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days remote)
- Friendly and collaborative culture and working environment and excellent benefits
Corporate Legal PA Key Responsibilities:
- Proactive diary management, and awareness of Fee Earners' workloads to plan ahead, with minimal supervision
- Maintaining up to date knowledge and a strong understanding of Fee Earners’ matters to be able to provide the best level support
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with both internal and external clients or contacts
- Deals promptly with telephone calls, directing enquiries and taking messages as appropriate; provides back-up telephone coverage and support for other lawyers and secretaries in the area
- Onboarding new clients, opening new matters, and drafting engagement letters
- New matter and AML checks including obtaining relevant documentation
- Co-ordinates administrative tasks such as travel planning / expenses, monitoring inboxes, diary management, organising meetings, time entries, mail, and research
- Preparing bills (including bill narratives)
- Assist with training sessions for the team and providing knowledge induction for new team PAs
Corporate Legal PA Skills & Requirements:
- Previous secretarial experience within a law firm
- Excellent written, communication and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail skills
- Familiarity with InterAction
