One of Exeter's top law firms are looking to hire a junior Legal PA into their Private Wealth team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and driven person, who is ready to take their career to the next level. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, highly organised, has excellent communication skills and a good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. In return, there will be fantastic training offered, within a highly successful team environment. You will be working for one of the most prestigious firms in Exeter, with a modern office environment with a professional and friendly culture. The firm provide a fantastic range of benefits and are a real "employer of choice" within the city. The role will include liaising with clients and others on behalf of the fee earners, while also acting as a gatekeeper for the team. The role will also include responsibility for managing diaries, setting up and attending meetings, arranging travel and coordinating complex bills on a monthly basis, while also chasing up unpaid bills as required.
Tasks include:
Diary management
Booking meetings
Travel arrangements
Arranging photocopying, printing, scanning and sending of letters
Arranging for files to be opened and closed
Supporting the lawyers with marketing activities, including preparation of pitches and presentations
General communication and correspondence, including via telephone, emails, post and letters
Arranging absence cover where necessary
General document production
Typing of correspondence
Producing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
Assisting fee-earners with time recording
Other ad-hoc duties
Skills and experience required:
1-2 years' experience within an administrative role, ideally within the legal sector
An efficient and highly organised approach
Good typing speeds
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Benefits:
25 days holiday
2 x discretionary bonuses each year
Life Assurance
Pension
Free eye tests
Free health screening
Dental insurance scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)
Agile working day (work from home 1 day a week)
Long service awards
Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance
Annual salary reviews
Discounted legal services, including Wills
Business travel insurance
Cycle2Work scheme
and more...
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website)