Legal Executive Assistant - Commercial
Manchester
Executive Assistant – Commercial
Location: Manchester
My client is a market leading firm of solicitors with offices across the North West, who have frequently been named as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. They are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant (EA, Legal PA OR Legal Secretary) to support the Commercial and Employment team in the Manchester office.
Typical duties will include:
* Effective administration and management of all department Files (hard copy and on SOS). This includes MatterOpening, ID checks, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving and data updates during the course of a matter
* Diary management / arranging meetings and travel
* Production and filing of documents, copies and scans as required
* Ensuring file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and the Office Manual processes
* Management of bill process and interaction with Finance
* Drafting of documents for clients upon instruction from Fee Earners and under supervision
* Maintenance and updating of case management system as necessary
* Telephone call handling for the team
* Contributing to operational review / continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills and experience required:
* Experience working as an Executive Assistant, PA or Legal Secretary within a Corporate Commercial or Employment team
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Commercially aware
* Strong attention to detail
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