This role is within the corporate department of a top 70, full service international law firm with offices in England, Scotland and Dubai. We add value by providing companies, public sector bodies and individuals with legal advice that is commercial and practical, enabling them to make well informed decisions. With over 100 partners and 280 fee earners we have dedicated specialists in the areas of corporate, banking, commercial property, social housing, construction, employment, dispute resolution, shipping and private client & financial services.

The key driver in our business will always remain the relationship that we build with our clients. Our aim is to provide quality, timely and trustworthy legal advice, which is clearly communicated. Our approach is based on coming to an understanding of our clients’ business and the commercial pressures they face, to provide advice relevant to them, delivered by approachable and friendly advisors. Our clients single us out for our creative, exciting, imaginative, commercial and pragmatic approach.

Key Purpose:
To assist one of the corporate partners (and others within the team) in discharging his role, such role including duties to develop and service business for the corporate department. Providing assistance in respect of client matters and to other senior in-house personnel as required.

Key Accountabilities:
Specifically but not exclusively
• Typing
• Diary management
• Executive and client communications both written and verbal
• Client facing on occasion
• Collation of papers and file management
• Passing on of instructions
• Confidential handling of management and employee information
• Administration of feeing processes
• Assistance with administration of business development matters
• Dealing with mail
• Dictation management
• General organisation including travel and events

Skills and Knowledge Required:
• Experience of working as a dedicated PA at senior level
• Fast, accurate audio and copy typing (min 70 wpm)
• Very good communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with clients on phone
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable attitude
• Good team working skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and to use own initiative
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility – ability (and willingness) to work outwith normal working hours when required

We are keen to hear from experienced individuals who have the skills referred to above and who are confident working with senior personnel. If you think you have what we are looking for, please send us your details and CV via the online form.

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