PA

My client is looking for a PA to join their law firm based in the East Midlands with several offices.

Duties

• Deal with clients in person, taking instructions, advising and taking appropriate action
• Preparing documentation promptly and efficiently
• Deal promptly and efficiently with all matters referred by the Partners and other appropriate fee earners
• Attend LAC reviews and child protection conferences and court and conferences with counsel
• Carrying out all other administrative matters required by the Family Department including legal aid applications and billing

They are looking for an individual who possesses great typing skills and would be ideal for a legal secretary looking for the next step up or for a Paralegal looking for their next career change.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate great interpersonal skills towards clients, excellent communication skills and robust organisation skills to meet the demands of the department.

Skills

• Educated to GCSE level, including Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent
• Good communication skills with colleagues, clients and third parties
• Working knowledge of relevant law and procedures
• Proactive and excellent time management skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Previous care experience

Benefits

In return for your drive and hard work they will support your ideas, learning and career progression at all stages of your journey. They offer the potential to work in a flexible way and we offer a competitive salary in addition to:

• Bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (Christmas Holiday closure - additional holidays given)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare scheme (employer funded)
• Employee recognition scheme
• Bus and Tram to work schemes
• Cycle to work scheme

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