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Junior Legal PA - Real Estate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have a City & Guilds/ILEX Diploma or equivalent, proficiency in Microsoft Office, one year of relevant experience, and a willingness to work flexibly to meet client needs.
  • You will assist with billing, manage administrative tasks, support financial housekeeping, adhere to compliance, complete training, and build relationships with fee earners.

Requirements

  • City & Guilds / ILEX Level 1 / 2 Diploma for Legal Secretaries or equivalent
  • Previous experience of Microsoft Office
  • One year's experience (or equivalent) gained within a comparable environment
  • Willingness to work flexibly to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and assist with the billing process and associated financial management tasks
  • Engages with fee earners to understand and assist in general financial housekeeping
  • Manages fee earners administrative processes, utilising appropriate resource
  • Develops understanding of matter management processes, gradually increasing level of responsibility and risk management awareness
  • Adheres to firmwide and divisional Best Practice protocols
  • Adheres to the firm's risk and compliance policies and procedures and raises any issues or queries promptly with the relevant Partner and / or Risk and Compliance
  • Successfully completes, on time, all compulsory firm training
  • Develops skillset in order to support fee earners with their business development activity
  • Builds rapport and develops effective working relationships with fee earner teams.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Junior Legal PA role in Real Estate?

The purpose of the role is to provide highly effective secretarial support to a fee earner team, assisting with administrative processes and financial management tasks.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a City & Guilds / ILEX Level 1 / 2 Diploma for Legal Secretaries or an equivalent qualification.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

A minimum of one year's experience in a comparable environment is preferred.

What are the typical duties of this role?

Duties include assisting with billing processes, engaging with fee earners for financial housekeeping, managing administrative processes, adhering to compliance policies, and supporting business development activities.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in Manchester, specifically at One St Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom, M2 3DE.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The role is full-time.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For more information, you can contact Laura Milne via email at Laura.Milne@addleshawgoddard.com or by phone at +44 113 209 2385.

What type of training is required for this role?

Successful completion of all compulsory firm training, on time, is required.

Are there opportunities for personal development in this role?

Yes, there is an expectation to develop skillsets to support fee earners, indicating opportunities for personal and professional development.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is competitive, although the exact figure is not specified.

Our lawyers find imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems for many of the world's most respected businesses.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1775
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Addleshaw Goddard is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and organisations across various industries. The firm offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, finance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Their ultimate mission is to be a trusted legal partner to their clients, delivering exceptional and tailored legal solutions that address complex business challenges and opportunities. Addleshaw Goddard's purpose is to provide expert legal advice and support that enables their clients to achieve their goals and navigate legal complexities effectively. They are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their clients and delivering high-quality legal services that align with their clients' objectives and values. Through their legal expertise and dedication to client success, Addleshaw Goddard aims to be a leading and influential player in the legal industry, contributing to the growth and success of businesses and organisations around the world.

Benefits

  • Life Assurance

    The firm provides life insurance of four times salary. This is automatically arranged for you from your start date but you may wish to consider completing an Expression of Wish form when joining the firm. Cover up to age 75 and maybe subject to underwriting.

  • Pension

    The firm offers membership to a Group Personal Pension Plan which is available to all employees with a matched contribution by the firm of 5% of salary. To meet the auto enrolment legislation all employees will be assessed for membership in the first month in which a salary is paid, and subject to meeting the requirements, membership will be deferred for 3 months.

  • Buy/Sell Holidays

    The firm offers the ability, on an annual basis (April), to buy/sell a maximum of one week's holiday in each holiday year. Payments are taken in 12 equal monthly instalments via salary. Holiday carried over from a previous holiday year will limit the ability to buy/sell further holiday.

  • Cycle Scheme

    The firm offers a cycle scheme allowing you to purchase a bicycle and /or cycling equipment for your commute to the office, using an established, tax efficient scheme.

  • Private Medical Insurance

    The firm's PMI scheme is offered to all employees. The firm also offers the option to upgrade cover and pay for spouse/family cover at a competitive monthly cost.