PA
Leicester - £30,000
Our client is a well-established law firm with a long history and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality results across a range of practice areas. Their team combines deep sector expertise with innovative thinking to provide tailored, strategic advice to a diverse client base.
The firm places a strong emphasis on talent, diversity and collaboration, fostering an inclusive culture where employees are supported to grow and make a genuine impact. It has received strong external recognition as an employer, including top rankings in national "Best Companies to Work For" awards, a long-standing "Investors in People" accreditation, and recognition as a leading employer in its region.
The role of PA provides proactive, efficient administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners within the Corporate & Banking team, helping them work as effectively as possible. The successful candidate will anticipate the team's needs and take ownership of secretarial and administrative tasks, freeing up fee earners to focus on client and case work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, format and produce reports, presentations and correspondence for the supervising Partner
Take on projects and ad hoc tasks independently, using initiative and strong organisational skills
Minute meetings, track resulting actions and follow up with attendees
Manage diaries, including arranging meetings and events
Carry out a variety of complex administrative duties for the team and wider firm
Compile and file expense and mileage claims
Keep the team updated on key tasks and deadlines
Act as first point of contact for client calls and enquiries, screening and handling where appropriate
Provide general administrative support, including printing and scanning
Work with the Business Development team to help plan and organise BD activities and events
Undertake other duties as needed, including reviewing and managing fee earner inboxes and flagging urgent items
Skills and Attributes
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
A proactive, positive approach with strong initiative
Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, with the ability to support others
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Tact, diplomacy and discretion
Trustworthy and reliable
Good analytical skills – able to define problems, gather information and draw sound conclusions
Creative and resourceful, able to think beyond standard processes
In return Employees benefit from a comprehensive package, including retail discounts, a profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, generous holiday entitlement, a paid volunteering day, private medical cover, and a wellbeing programme with regular events
