Legal PA - Corporate (2nd Jobber)

Legal PA - 2nd Jobber, International Law Firm

Are you a Junior Legal Secretary seeking your next step? This role may be absolutely perfect for you! My client, an international law firm in the heart of the City, are currently looking for a Legal PA to join them on a permanent basis. This is a brand new position working for one of the most exciting names in the legal world, and one that will add a hugely impressive brand to any aspiring Legal PA's CV in the long-run!

Legal PA - 2nd Jobber, International Law Firm

The successful Legal PA will be joining a firm that are widely known for the internal progression on offer to all members of support staff. With a detailed structure and bench-marking system, there is always a clear idea of what you will have to achieve in order to take your next step! This firm have recently invested heavily in their in-house training and development programme, in order to ensure the next generation of Legal PA's at this level are afforded the best possible training, including the opportunity to undertake MOS qualifications for individuals that show willing.

Legal PA - 2nd Jobber, International Law Firm

This Legal PA role is designed to focus on the development of the organisational side of your skill-set, with the aim of preparing you to make a step into an Executive Assistant position (a role that requires good organisational skills as a solid foundation!) in the future. The successful Legal PA will work the hours of 9:30am until 5:30pm, Monday, and some of the duties expected to be undertaken are as follows:

- Being a point of contact for clients (both internal & external) and developing an understanding of current matters and projects.
- Acting as a gatekeeper for your allocation (screening calls, arranging appointments)
- Full Diary and Inbox management, developing and maintaining systems to encourage efficiency
- Drafting correspondence and engagement letters
- Making travel arrangements on behalf of Fee Earners
- Assisting with billing, WIP and client matter engagement
- Assisting with Business Development tasks
- General administrative support

Legal PA - 2nd Jobber, International Law Firm

This position comes with an exceptional benefits package including a gym and subsidised restaurant on-site! This firm do also have a meritocratic bonus scheme, which along with everything else on offer, is designed to encourage all members of staff to perform at their optimum level, knowing they will be rewarded not only in a monetary way, but with job satisfaction!

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates MUST possess the following skills/experience.

- At least one years experience gained as a Legal Administrator, Team Assistant, Junior Legal Secretary or PA working for a reputable law practice.
- Experience providing administrative and secretarial support to other PA's or Fee Earners in a legal environment.
- Professional proficiency across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- A CILEX legal secretarial qualification, equivalent, or outweighing experience.

Please only apply if you possess ALL of the experience as listed above. This is criteria set by our client, and candidate who do not have the required experience will not be considered for this position.

JM Legal are one of London's most prominent legal recruitment specialists due to their unparalleled service standards to both clients and candidates over 25 years. Our experienced consultants combine exceptional levels of customer service with detailed market knowledge and a client base that encompasses the vast majority of law practices in London and the Home Counties.