Ryder Reid Legal is working with a US law firm, to recruit a Trainee Legal PA to join its London offices on a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract basis. You will be required to work full-time in the offices for the first 3 months, hybrid working will be considered after 3 months.
Role And Responsibilities
General PA Duties:
- Coordinate meetings, including booking conference rooms, video conference facilities, refreshments, cars and liaison with attendees, external and internal.
- Progress to proactive management of fee earners to ensure that they attend meetings on time and with the appropriate documents/presentations.
- Respond to telephone calls in a professional manner, gaining an awareness and ability to act as a filter to manage and control calls.
- Plan and coordinate travel programmes, including booking flights, hotels, car transfers and preparation of itineraries etc.
Document Support:
- Type letters, correspondence, presentations, reports and legal documentation, including digital dictation if applicable.
- Proofread all work to ensure that completed documents are delivered accurately and to the appropriate high standard.
- Prepare and/or ensure availability of necessary agendas, presentations and meeting papers, including printing and timely distribution.
The successful candidate will:
- Show a proactive approach to tasks and situations
- Demonstrate a positive attitude in all aspects of the role
- Maintain trust and confidentiality
- Exhibit good professional communication skills, both oral and written
- Aim to build successful relationships with fee earners to identify individual requirement
For further information, please apply. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage. Thank you for taking the time to apply.
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