PA OL/PL

at  Express Solicitors

Express Solicitors are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
• To administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedure contained in the Office Manual.
• To prepare mail and enclosures for despatch if required.
• To arrange for all copying to be done, in person if the admin assistant is not available to undertake the task.
• To make appointments, arrange meetings and to manage the fee earner diaries.
• To provide support to other secretaries and the administration team as required.
• To attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.
• Help us live the 4-service promise and deliver excellent levels of client care.

SALARY, HOURS & BENEFITS

• Salary is dependent on experience £25,000 to £30,000
• Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday but we are happy to consider alternative arrangements and reduced hours, please tell us upon application what you are looking for.
• We offer our employees a 3/2 alternate remote working rota, upon successful completion of probationary period.
• 23 days holiday, rising 1 day per year to a max of 26 days, plus bank/public hols.
• 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service.
• Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service
• Attending fee earner meetings and training sessions (every other month)
• 3 appraisals per annum to discuss career and progress towards a training contract
• Death in Service – 2 x salary
• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
• Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
• Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure
• Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab

Our established RTA team is currently looking for a PA to assist a Partner within fast paced environment.
The ideal candidate must have legal secretarial experience, within personal injury. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and a strong command of English spelling, punctuation and grammar are both essential. An audio typing speed of 65+ wpm is a distinct advantage. The PA is expected to be pro-active and to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.