Owen Reed is looking to recruit an experienced Legal PA for a top law firm in Manchester.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Real Estate team, providing proactive, high-level support to Partners and fee earners. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the team by managing complex diaries, coordinating client matters, supporting billing processes and delivering an exceptional level of client service.
This role is ideal for an experienced Legal PA who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys building strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
Location: Mancheste
rSalary: Competitive + Excellent Benefit
sHours: Full-tim
eStart Date: ASA
PKey Responsibiliti
esAs a Legal PA, you wil
- l:Provide comprehensive PA support to Partners and fee earners within the Real Estate tea
- m.Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and resolving diary conflicts proactivel
- y.Support billing activities, matter balances and working capital management in collaboration with Finance team
- s.Assist with opening new matters, engagement letters and matter management processe
- s.Coordinate client matter inception, conflict checks and Client Due Diligence (CDD) processe
- s.Maintain accurate file management, including matter closures, archiving and ensuring compliance with firm procedure
- s.Work closely with the Business Development team to coordinate events, conferences, client meetings and marketing initiative
- s.Assist with bids, tenders, client reports, CV updates and CRM administratio
- n.Prepare meeting packs, itineraries and hospitality arrangement
- s.Delegate document production tasks and ensure work is completed accurately and on tim
- e.Use firm technology and administrative systems efficiently to support the tea
- m.Ensure compliance with the firm’s risk management and regulatory procedure
- s.Build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders while delivering exceptional servic
e.About Y
ouThe successful candidate will hav
- e:At least three years’ experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant within a law firm or professional services environmen
- t.Previous experience supporting Partners and fee earner
- s.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadline
- s.Strong diary and travel management experienc
- e.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, client-focused approac
- h.High attention to detail and exceptional accurac
- y.Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new legal system
- s.The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a tea
- m.A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approac
- h.A commitment to delivering outstanding client servic
e….