Legal PA - CDR

Legal PA – CDR – Eversheds Sutherland

Join the Legal PA – CDR team at Eversheds Sutherland
, a global law firm with more than 5 000 people across over 30 countries. We provide full‑service legal support with deep niche and sector expertise, and we value purpose, ambition and inclusive growth for our clients and staff.

The global Litigation team has handled some of the most complex disputes worldwide, often involving global trade, crisis management, sophisticated corporate transactions and intricate contractual relationships.

• Global trade
• Crisis management
• Sophisticated corporate transactions
• Limiting exposure to losses
• Complicated contractual relationships

As a Legal PA within the Practice Group Support team, you will provide confidential, proactive support to a designated group of stakeholders. Confidence, effective communication and influence will be essential as you support senior lawyers and business partners.

• Diverse responsibilities – support across various aspects of the business.
• Empowerment and mentorship – foster personal and professional development among junior colleagues.
• Continuous learning – access to structured training, mentoring, coaching and soft‑skills courses.
• Culture of feedback – enjoy regular constructive feedback and recognition of achievements.
• Pro‑bono, Community and D&I opportunities – contribute to initiatives that give back to communities.
• Ambition for people, clients and communities – support our wider commitment to well‑being and inclusion.
• Staying ahead – collaborate closely with lawyers, anticipate challenges and adapt to new technologies.

• Stakeholder engagement – conduct regular meetings, draft correspondence, manage queries and maintain a flexible approach to stakeholder needs.
• Adaptability and collaboration – support the PA team, cover absences and ensure continued resource delivery.
• Efficient mailbox, diary and travel management – proactively manage calendars, travel and anticipate future needs.
• Meeting organisation and coordination – draft agendas, prepare equipment and refreshments for internal and external meetings.
• Workflow management and delegation – own end‑to‑end process, delegate across support teams and meet deadlines in line with the Scope of Service.
• Document management – perform urgent and short document work, collaborate with the document production team on larger projects.
• Financial administration and compliance – coordinate with billing and finance, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Pitch and presentation creation – work with the Document Production Team to produce impactful pitches and PowerPoint presentations.
• Marketing and business development – organise events, create event material and communicate with attendees.
• Championing process improvements – advocate for organisational changes and influence decision‑making.
• Technology utilisation – leverage firm tools for managing, reporting and research; seek opportunities to improve productivity.

• Experience in a comparable professional setting, providing seamless adaptation to a busy environment.
• Client service excellence – deliver outstanding service, anticipate needs and proactively address issues.
• Problem‑solving and initiative – identify challenges, take initiative and implement solutions efficiently.
• Effective communication – liaise with stakeholders and clients with clarity and professionalism.
• Delegation and ownership – manage tasks across support teams while maintaining end‑to‑end ownership.
• High‑level PA support – manage calendars, organise meetings and handle confidential information for senior stakeholders.
• Relationship building – cultivate strong internal and external relationships.
• Task management and risk awareness – manage priorities, mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Flexibility – embrace change and adapt to evolving work environments.
• Microsoft applications proficiency – intermediate to advanced skills in Outlook, Teams and Copilot.
• Team collaboration – contribute to a positive team environment and support colleagues when needed.

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