Legal PA – Law Plus More (9 month FTC)

Law, Plus More is a fundamental part of our service delivery and is our way of showcasing our joined-up, collaborative approach that delivers imagination and impact to client projects and relationships by combining lawyers, technology experts, paralegals, strategy consultants, resourcing experts and process managers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding team working alongside two other PAs to provide extensive support to the senior members of the Innovation Group, the Transaction Services Team and AG Integrate.
What to expect in this role

• You will work collaboratively with all Finance teams to proactively support fee earners' financial performance including client billing and reports, management of matter balances and working capital
• Undertake all matter management processes, applying correct rates at opening, prompt preparation of engagement letters, matter specifications and liaising with the Business Acceptance Unit as required
• Complete conflict check and Client Due Diligence processes, accurately completing the end to end Client Matter Inception (CMI) process whilst adhering to Firmwide best practice protocols
• Ensure all file management processes are undertaken correctly by identifying matters for closure, bills are paid, clearing client balance, WIP and archiving completed files
• Provide comprehensive diary management including forward planning, proactive travel and meeting arrangements, identifying meeting clashes and resolving independently where appropriate
• Events management support for inductions, training seminars and assessment centres
• Provide administration support for the central paralegal team
• Identify and recommend cost efficient options for complex travel arrangements
• Ensure all meeting requirements are identified and actioned, including proactive preparation of meeting packs, itineraries, room and hospitality resource
• Utilise the Cube on all administrative tasks, taking ownership to ensure tasks are completed and delivered to fee earners in a timely and accurate way
• Delegate appropriate tasks to Document Production including pitch and tender