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SalaryLEGAL PA - PART TIME, 2 DAYS A WEEK
Our client is an international law firm, with 18 offices across 3 continents. They are almost 250 years in the making. Their work spans more than 50 areas of business law and they operate in over 100 countries worldwide and were recently awarded "City firm of the year".
We are working to recruit a Legal PA on a Part time basis, working 2 days a week as part of a job share. This Legal PA role sits within their real estate department, supporting 7 fee earners which includes 2 Partners.
DUTIES
? Work collaboratively with all Finance teams to proactively support fee earners' financial performance including client billing and reports ? Work closely with Business Development to support fee earners on organisation and attendance of events and conferences;? 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? Comprehensive diary management including forward planning, proactive travel and meeting 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 documents, conversion and amendment of legal documents and transcripts? Demonstrate technical competency in order to support fee earners, identify and address knowledge gaps to fulfil all elements of the role? Adheres to the firm's risk and compliance policies and procedures and raises any issues or queries promptly with the relevant Partner and / or Risk and Compliance? Successfully completes, on time, all compulsory firm training and returns all complaints and claims questionnaires
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (BESPOKE TO ROLE)
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with appropriate and effective use of grammar and punctuation? Willingness to work flexibly to meet client needs? High degree of competence in the use of Microsoft Office suite? Proven experience of exceptional client service? Detail focussed and experience of working in a fast paced office environment? Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team, as well as being able to work independently? Commitment to exceeding expectations and goals
If you would like the opportunity to work for a collaborative and supportive as a Legal PA please apply now!
