Legal PA

Part-time maternity cover

St Albans

We are currently recruiting for a family law PA to provide PA and secretarial support to our family law team.

The Legal PA role will begin from mid July and is a 12 month contract covering maternity leave. The Legal PA is a part time position working on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at our St Albans offices from 9am – 5.30pm

We are looking for a confident team player who will:

• effectively liaise with clients and other professionals as appropriate
• ensure that all clients and external visitors are greeted appropriately and offered refreshments
• provide accurate and timely administration of all matters arising from daily post/DX
• organise meetings, conferences and book appointments
• ensure accuracy of all work produced via audio typing
• demonstrate competency in all software packages relevant to role
• manage own work, productivity and quality of work including adhering to internal administration procedures
• be organised
• create a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork, co-operation and collaboration

Key Skills and Attributes of the Legal PA: 

• Planning and organisation
• Analysis, problem solving and attention to detail
• Client service
• Written and oral communication
• Effective time and work management
• Team work – both within immediate team and wider Firm
• Confidentiality
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility

Experience

• Experience within a similar role in a law environment is required

Salary is competitive and holiday entitlement is generous.