Junior Legal PA - Nottingham

Eversheds Sutherland; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working policy

Dental & healthcare support

Wellbeing initiatives

Diversity and inclusion programmes

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with a strong presence in the UK, is looking for a Junior Legal PA in Nottingham. You will support stakeholders with proactive, professional administrative duties and gain structured development through a two‑year pathway.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to engage in pro bono projects, and a culture focused on growth and inclusion. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues, receive personalised coaching, and contribute to high‑quality client

Qualifications

• Experience working in a comparable professional setting to adapt quickly.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Proactive mindset with a positive approach to collaboration and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident with clients at all levels.
• Ownership of tasks and willingness to contribute to team goals.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across internal and external teams.
• Strong awareness of quality, risk, and deadline management.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement: conduct regular meetings and align priorities with team and client needs.
• Diary and mailbox management; act as a liaison for colleagues and clients.
• Organise meetings, travel, equipment, and refreshments using available resources.
• Prioritise workload; delegate to support teams and monitor progress.
• Manage end-to-end matter/file opening with stakeholders and document handling.
• Provide administrative support to billing and finance, ensuring policy compliance.
• Produce documents with our document production team for larger projects.
• Assist with follow-up reporting and marketing/business development activities.
• Foster collaboration and promote adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Experience in legal environment

Client-centric approach

Proactive attitude

Effective communication

Initiative

Relationship building

Task management

Adaptability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driven to excel

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Document production software

Job description

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We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Our Practice Group

The Commercial Advisory Practice Group is a globally integrated group which advises on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, tech, data, IP, FS regulatory and competition, trade and foreign investment and tax law. CAPG’s ability to provide high quality technical advice and service sets it apart from its competitors. However complex a client’s needs, our team of lawyers and 80+ partners internationally are on hand to provide high‑class advice and strategic guidance across all jurisdictions.

What to expect

As a Junior Legal PA, you will play a pivotal role providing proactive and professional support to stakeholders. Your journey within our global law firm is filled with opportunities for growth and development within a culture of continuous feedback. Here’s what you can expect:

• Training and on-the-job development:We invest in your professional growth through our structured development plans, including the Junior Legal PA Learning Pathway. This pathway is designed to support your development progress over two years, guiding you towards becoming a proficient Legal PA. Expect comprehensive training that equips you with the skills needed to excel in your role. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues and gain practical insights through hands‑on experience. With personalised coaching from your mentor and buddy, we ensure a dedicated and supportive approach to each step of your journey.


• Pro Bono, Community and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Opportunities:Beyond your daily tasks, we encourage you to contribute to Pro Bono, Community and D&I initiatives. Make a difference by using your skills to benefit our communities.


• Ambition for people, clients and communities:Our ambition extends beyond business success. We are equally committed to the growth and well‑being of our people, clients and the broader community.


• Staying ahead:Collaborate closely with lawyers, take ownership of tasks, exceed business expectations, anticipate challenges and adapt to changing technologies.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for:

• Experience in a similar environment:Experience working within a comparable professional setting, allowing for seamless adaptation to our busy environment.


• Client-centric approach:Committed to consistently delivering exceptional client service, ensuring stakeholders’ requirements are fulfilled.


• Proactive and positive attitude:A proactive mindset, coupled with a positive outlook, drives effective collaboration and problem-solving.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills:Proficient in communication and interpersonal interactions. Confidently engages with clients and colleagues at all levels.


• Initiative and commitment:Takes ownership of tasks, proactively seeking opportunities to contribute and deliver results.


• Relationship building:Skilled at fostering strong relationships both internally and externally, enhancing collaboration and teamwork.


• Task management and risk awareness:Maintains awareness of quality and risk factors, ensuring efficient task execution.


• Adaptability and flexibility:Demonstrates flexibility in navigating change, adapting seamlessly to evolving circumstances.


• Microsoft applications proficiency:Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot.


• Driven to Excel:Consistently aiming for excellence and high performance.


• Ownership of personal development:Takes responsibility for continuous growth and development.

Role and Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement:Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning. Attend team meetings, maintain a flexible approach and adopt hybrid working to accommodate stakeholder and client needs.


• Diary and mailbox management:Efficiently manage diaries and mailbox management. Act as a liaison point for colleagues and clients. Assist with client queries during stakeholder absences.


• Meeting coordination:Organise and plan meetings, arrange necessary travel, equipment and refreshments using available technology and resources.


• Workload prioritisation:Take ownership of tasks, delegate effectively across dedicated support teams such as billing, finance, team assistants, document production. Monitor task progress and proactively communicate with stakeholders to meet deadlines.


• Matter management:Manage the end-to‑end file opening process, collaborating with stakeholders and other business support teams, including electronic filing.


• Financial administration and compliance:Assist in providing financial administrative support to stakeholders, coordinating with billing and finance teams, ensuring compliance with legal, firm‑wide and practice‑specific policies and procedures.


• Document management:Undertake short document work. Collaborate with our document production team for larger documents utilising our dedicated software.


• Business development support:Assist the team with follow‑up reporting. Support marketing and business development activities, including meet and greets. Prepare and submit expenses.


• Collaboration and technology adoption:Build and maintain collaborative working relationships. Continuously seek opportunities to embrace technologies that improve efficiency. Champion self‑serve technology adoption within the team.

What's in in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable


• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance


• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working


• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support


• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion


• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs


• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross‑function exposure


• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement


• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.