Legal pa

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package The team Our Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. “Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a “very” responsive service” (Chambers). The role We are looking for a Junior PA to provide PA and secretarial support to the Partners and Legal Advisors within the Real Estate team and, where required, cover any secretarial absences within the team where necessary. This role requires proactive thinking to support the needs of the Legal Advisor. Main responsibilities Diary management acting proactively where possible and highlight diary clashes Organising meetings and events internally and externally ensuring best use of the Partners time Arranging travel and accommodation Preparation of draft emails and correspondence for approval Typing reports, file notes and attendance notes Preparing enclosures ready for signing and sending out with the post Opening and closing client files in line with best practice Undertaking all money laundering compliance on new client inception Undertaking all conflict check compliance on new matter inception Filing of incoming and outgoing post and correspondence Preparation of Expense claims Cheque requisitions Undertaking all client filing management and archiving tasks Updating Interaction with client contact details Liaising with clients over the telephone and at times in person Organising meetings, travel arrangements, hotels etc Answering the telephone and dealing with routine enquiries Financial reports for clients and internal analysis Billing on a monthly basis via SAP Cash collection – liaising with client-side accounts teams to ensure prompt payment of our invoices Skills and qualifications Ability to work without supervision and to a high standard Excellent and accurate keyboard skills required, as you will be required to obtain typing speeds to a minimum of 65 wpm. Excellent knowledge of key Microsoft applications – word, outlook, excel and PowerPoint Good working knowledge of digital dictation Knowledge of billing/time recording systems desirable (but training would be given) Taking care and attention into all correspondence and documentation Flexible with the ability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure Excellent presentation skills reflected in their work A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail Good organisational skills to ensure that the tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales Friendly and helpful approach to dealing with queries. Excellent communication skills and telephone manner Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient. Ability to work under pressure Good listening skills and ability to respond to feedback Able to integrate within a team as well as working on one’s own initiative Work as part of a team ensuring telephones/lunch cover Ability to be pro-active and deliver a quality service to both internal and external clients Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Back to available positions