Legal PA

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Holborn is seeking a Legal PA for a 12-month maternity cover role. The ideal candidate should possess solid experience as a Legal PA and have an excellent grasp of the English language. The role includes comprehensive administrative support to an attorney and offers a competitive salary of £30-35K DOE with benefits and flexible hybrid working opportunities. Apply online if you meet the qualifications!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working after training

Supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Legal PA/Secretary in the City.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Some knowledge/experience in Trademark Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to a specialist attorney.
• Manage documents, data and records.
• Perform typing and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

MS Office proficiency

Prioritization skills

Calm demeanor

Education

A Level education

ILEX qualification

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Legal PA – 12 months Maternity Cover • Holborn • £30-35K DOE + benefits + progression • Flexible, hybrid working opportunities

Our client is a leading legal firm within their niche field. This company, who cultivate a 'family feel', is expanding due to success and require an intelligent, career-minded PA to join the team on a permanent basis supporting an experienced, established professional by providing comprehensive administrative support.

This will be a fast-paced role where attention to detail and a proactive approach are critical. No two days will be the same, and you will have the opportunity to develop your experience within a niche, complex area of law and develop your career as a Legal Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to a specialist attorney
• Document, data and record management
• All round typing and administrative tasks
• Preparation of invoices
• Dealing with client requirements, taking instruction over the telephone where authorised
• Diary and email management
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Qualifications

• Some solid experience as a Legal PA/Secretary in the City
• A good level of education, to at least A Level standard
• An excellent grasp of the English language, both written and verbal
• A meticulous attention to detail
• Advanced IT skills including proficiency using MS Office
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload
• A calm and professional outlook

To be a stand-out candidate, you will also have

• An ILEX qualification
• A Law degree
• Some knowledge/experience in Trademark Law

Why work here?

• Leading firm in their field
• Fabulous offices based in buzzy Holborn!
• Competitive salary with generous benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working offered after training period
• Genuinely LOVELY colleagues!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who really value and invest in their staff. You will have the chance to become a real expert in this niche field. Secretarial and support staff are absolutely pivotal to the success of this organisation who place importance on a good work-life balance.

Salary is negotiable and depends on experience.

If you feel you have what it takes, apply online today!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director and Anna Sikora, Recruitment Consultant, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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