Personal Assistant

PA

Leicester - £30,000

Our client is a well-established law firm with a long history and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality results across a range of practice areas. Their team combines deep sector expertise with innovative thinking to provide tailored, strategic advice to a diverse client base.

The firm places a strong emphasis on talent, diversity and collaboration, fostering an inclusive culture where employees are supported to grow and make a genuine impact. It has received strong external recognition as an employer, including top rankings in national "Best Companies to Work For" awards, a long-standing "Investors in People" accreditation, and recognition as a leading employer in its region.

The role of PA provides proactive, efficient administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners within the Corporate & Banking team, helping them work as effectively as possible. The successful candidate will anticipate the team's needs and take ownership of secretarial and administrative tasks, freeing up fee earners to focus on client and case work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and produce reports, presentations and correspondence for the supervising Partner
• Take on projects and ad hoc tasks independently, using initiative and strong organisational skills
• Minute meetings, track resulting actions and follow up with attendees
• Manage diaries, including arranging meetings and events
• Carry out a variety of complex administrative duties for the team and wider firm
• Compile and file expense and mileage claims
• Keep the team updated on key tasks and deadlines
• Act as first point of contact for client calls and enquiries, screening and handling where appropriate
• Provide general administrative support, including printing and scanning
• Work with the Business Development team to help plan and organise BD activities and events
• Undertake other duties as needed, including reviewing and managing fee earner inboxes and flagging urgent items

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A proactive, positive approach with strong initiative
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, with the ability to support others
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Good analytical skills – able to define problems, gather information and draw sound conclusions
• Creative and resourceful, able to think beyond standard processes

In return Employees benefit from a comprehensive package, including retail discounts, a profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, generous holiday entitlement, a paid volunteering day, private medical cover, and a wellbeing programme with regular events.