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Pinsent Masons

Jul 11

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Glasgow

Requirements

  • PA experience in a busy environment is desirable
  • Previous work in a law firm advantageous
  • Willingness and enthusiasm to work with and support the group
  • Good IT skills – knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required

Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive and professional Legal PA support to the group.
  • Services to be delivered to the business in a manner which is consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the Firm operates.
  • This role is intended to embrace a team-working approach, collaborating with lawyers and other members of Business Operations to fulfil the needs of the business. In addition to being assigned to a number of specific lawyers, it is expected that a Legal PA will work with every member of the team to ensure that overall needs are met.
  • Support may need to be provided to staff from more than one business unit and numbers and content of the group may change from time to time to reflect the current structure of the Firm.

Application Process

  • Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Recruitment team will share the outcome with you by email.
  • We typically hold two interview stages per vacancy providing the opportunity to meet two members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is typically conducted virtually and the second stage typically in person at the office in which the role would be based. However, we strive to remain flexible depending on the requirements of the role or the candidate.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Legal PA.

Where is the location of the Legal PA role?

The location of the Legal PA role is in Glasgow.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

What type of environment can a candidate expect to work in?

Candidates can expect to work in an open and supportive environment that delivers outstanding results, as part of a hardworking and commercially minded team.

What is the primary purpose of the Legal PA role?

The primary purpose of the Legal PA role is to provide proactive and professional support to the group, collaborating with lawyers and other members of Business Operations to meet the needs of the business.

What kind of experience is desired for this role?

Candidates should ideally have PA experience in a busy environment, with previous work in a law firm being advantageous.

What IT skills are required for the Legal PA position?

Candidates are required to have good IT skills, specifically knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What benefits does Pinsent Masons offer to employees in this role?

Benefits include agile working options, carers’ leave, 25 days of annual leave (with an opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days), a contributory pension, private healthcare, death in service cover, loans for season tickets or gym memberships, and a cycle to work scheme.

What is the process after submitting an application for the Legal PA position?

After submitting an application, candidates will be notified of the outcome by email, followed by two interview stages which typically include a virtual interview and an in-person interview at the office.

How does Pinsent Masons promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

Pinsent Masons is committed to diversity and inclusion; they are a Disability Confident employer, a top Stonewall employer, and a founding member of the Mindful Business Charter. They encourage different ideas and styles of thinking to deliver outstanding results.

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Pinsent Masons

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1796
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients'​ problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.