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Legal PA - Tech & Data

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

AI generated summary

  • You must manage diaries, arrange meetings and travel, handle files and mail, support fee earners with invoicing and business development, and collaborate with teams across the firm.
  • You will manage diaries, arrange meetings and travel, handle file management, support fee earners with invoicing and documentation, and collaborate with various teams for client and business development needs.

Requirements

  • Diary management
  • Ensuring client meetings and clashes do not occur
  • Arranging meetings on behalf of partners/lawyers/clients – ensuring that they have the appropriate materials
  • Arranging business travel and webinar arrangements
  • File management – opening and closing files using electronic filing systems
  • Mailbox management
  • Communicating with fee earners on a regular basis (face to face and over the telephone/video call)
  • Undertaking typing to help with documents
  • Take messages from clients and passing on messages to the relevant fee earner
  • Work with Legal Support Services across the Firm (such as the document production team and practice administration team)
  • Support fee earners with their time recording
  • Liaise with the billing team
  • Submit invoices
  • Prepare draft letters and emails
  • Prepare presentations and meeting papers
  • Opening new clients (supporting AML processes and working with the firm's Risk Team)
  • Work with the Marketing Team to upload and update content on the Firm's website and internal intranet
  • Support fee earners with Business Development and Bids management and processes

Responsibilities

  • Diary management
  • Ensuring client meetings and clashes do not occur
  • Arranging meetings on behalf of partners/lawyers/clients – ensuring that they have the appropriate materials
  • Arranging business travel and webinar arrangements
  • File management – opening and closing files using electronic filing systems
  • Mailbox management
  • Communicating with fee earners on a regular basis (face to face and over the telephone/video call)
  • Undertaking typing to help with documents
  • Take messages from clients and passing on messages to the relevant fee earner
  • Work with Legal Support Services across the Firm (such as the document production team and practice administration team)
  • Support fee earners with their time recording
  • Liaise with the billing team
  • Submit invoices
  • Prepare draft letters and emails
  • Prepare presentations and meeting papers
  • Opening new clients (supporting AML processes and working with the firm's Risk Team)
  • Work with the Marketing Team to upload and update content on the Firm's website and internal intranet
  • Support fee earners with Business Development and Bids management and processes

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Legal PA in the Tech & Data team?

The main responsibilities include diary management, arranging meetings and travel, file management, mailbox management, communication with fee earners, support with time recording and invoicing, preparing documents and presentations, and collaborating with various internal teams.

Is there a focus on inclusiveness and diversity in the recruitment process?

Yes, Fieldfisher is committed to removing accessibility barriers and maximizing disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

What benefits does Fieldfisher offer to its employees?

Fieldfisher offers a range of benefits including private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, and more.

Where is Fieldfisher's Manchester office located?

Fieldfisher Manchester is located in No.1 Spinningfields, a vibrant hub in the city known for its restaurants and cafés, specifically on the 17th floor.

Are there opportunities for personal development and career growth?

Yes, Fieldfisher provides bespoke support for career development through structured plans, training for professional development qualifications, and opportunities to explore various areas of the firm.

How does Fieldfisher foster a collaborative culture?

Fieldfisher encourages collaboration through diverse teams, social clubs, networks, and inclusive events that promote camaraderie among colleagues.

How can I apply for the Legal PA position?

To apply, enter your email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit your CV and start your application.

Does Fieldfisher have rolling recruitment?

Yes, Fieldfisher recruits on a rolling basis, meaning applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled.

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*