Exeter, Bristol, Manchester or Southampton

Job Title: Legal PA – Commercial Litigation

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal PA
• Team: Commercial Litigation
• Location: Hybrid working for offices in Exeter, Bristol, Southampton or Manchester
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: Learning from a hugely talented team,you can expect plenty of opportunity to develop your skill set and be involved in some interesting and challenging work

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• File management tasks to ensure full compliance with practices including, Lexcel, Code of Conduct, Anti-Money Laundering and Foot Anstey procedures.
• Respond to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners, ensuring excellent and clear communication at all times.
• Managing routine client enquiries, to ensure all required information and details are obtained to comply with file opening requirements.
• Ad hoc administration duties for and on behalf of fee earners in the team, including support on matter and financial matter management.
• Diary, travel and meeting management tasks.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Prior experience working within an administrative function.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbally) and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other colleagues internally, both within the wider team and across all practice areas.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here

Ready to apply?

• Hit the "Apply Now" button.
  • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
  • Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview?
  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
  • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information you choose to share will be anonymised and not linked to your application.

For applicants in Northern Ireland: To meet our obligations under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998, we monitor community background and sex to promote equality of opportunity. While you’re not required to answer these questions, we encourage you to do so. Your responses will be used anonymously for reporting to the Equality Commission and will not influence any recruitment or employment decisions.

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