Legal PA – Commercial Litigation; FTC)

Job Title: Legal PA – Commercial Litigation (12 month FTC Maternity Cover)
Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

• Role:
  Legal PA
• Team:
  Commercial Litigation
• Location:
  
  Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol, Manchester or Southampton
• Duration: 12 month FTC covering maternity leave
• Working Pattern:
  Full-time
• Why this role matters:
  Learning from a hugely talented team, you can expect plenty of opportunity to be involved in some interesting and challenging work

In this role, you’ll:

• File management tasks to ensure full compliance with practices including, Lexcel, Code of Conduct, Anti-Money Laundering and Foot Anstey procedures.
• Respond to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners, ensuring excellent and clear communication at all times.
• Managing routine client enquiries, to ensure all required information and details are obtained to comply with file opening requirements.
• Ad hoc administration duties for and on behalf of fee earners in the team, including support on matter and financial matter management.
• Diary, travel and meeting management tasks.

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Prior experience working within an administrative function.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbally) and attention to detail.
• Good administration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other colleagues internally, both within the wider team and across all practice areas.

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.
• An open, flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.