Legal PA in Litigation

Career Legal
London (Central), London (Greater)
Up to £35,000
11 Jan 2017
08 Feb 2017
CL/907775cb
PA
Legal
Permanent
Full Time

This is a super interesting and brand spanking new role at a well-known and prestigious law firm whose client base span across some high net-worth and well known individuals. This client is now recruiting for a Legal Secretary / Legal PA to join their Litigation team on a permanent basis supporting at Partner level due to an expansion on the team. The role will be varied and incorporate elements of both secretarial and PA based duties meaning no 2 days will be the same.

The ideal candidate will need to have a strong litigation background gained within private practice for a minimum of 3 years to enable them to fully understand the processes and systems allowing them to essentially hit the ground running in this fast paced and incredibly busy department.

Duties will include:

  • Planning, coordinating and scheduling internal/external meetings and conferences
  • Monitoring of fee earner diaries, reminding fee earners of diary commitments and taking responsibility for ensuring that they have all supporting paperwork and information for each meeting or appointment
  • Dealing with all internal and external clients in a timely, professional and courteous manner
  • Overseeing and prioritising incoming email, post and voicemail when fee earners are out of the office, acknowledging receipt and responding on behalf of the fee-earner
  • Preparing presentation slides and materials for internal/external meetings and seminars in the Firm's house style
  • Assisting with maintaining routine billing records, prepare billing guides and assist with the monthly billing process.
  • Opening and closing of files including completing conflict checks, preparation of client engagement letters, collating all the relevant information required and updating client files regularly.

The candidate must have outstanding communication skills, proven litigation experience ideally gained within a reputable firm and have an enthusiastic approach to their work as well as being eager to learn new skills and continue their development.

To apply, please click on the button and send your Cover Note/CV with your contact details to Chelsea Broadley for immediate consideration.

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