Junior PA

at  Trowers Hamlins LLP

Location/s
Manchester
Experience Level
Entry Level
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Real Estate
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We’ve always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description

You will be responsible for managing diaries, setting up and attending team meetings, arranging travel and co-ordinating complex bills on a monthly basis and chasing up unpaid bills as required. As a PA, you will:

• Manage diaries, keeping them up to date and reminding fee earners of meetings on a daily basis
• Arranging for files to be opened and closed, supervise general filing requirements and record keeping
• Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients
• Deal with basic client queries and general administration
• Type urgent/short/confidential correspondence and emails
• Assist fee earners in the billing and credit control process
• Assisting other departments by providing any required support to meet the business needs

For this role you will need to:

• Have an accurate typing of at least 60 wpm
• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Be able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others
• Have an excellent telephone manner

But it is not all about experience and qualifications, we are also looking for someone who:

• Has a positive approach to daily tasks and has a solution focussed working method
• Is conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Has excellent communication, organisational and team skills

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate

You will be responsible for managing diaries, setting up and attending team meetings, arranging travel and co-ordinating complex bills on a monthly basis and chasing up unpaid bills as required. As a PA, you will:

• Manage diaries, keeping them up to date and reminding fee earners of meetings on a daily basis
• Arranging for files to be opened and closed, supervise general filing requirements and record keeping
• Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients
• Deal with basic client queries and general administration
• Type urgent/short/confidential correspondence and emails
• Assist fee earners in the billing and credit control process
• Assisting other departments by providing any required support to meet the business need

For this role you will need to:

• Have an accurate typing of at least 60 wpm
• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Be able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others
• Have an excellent telephone manne