Team PA

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

We are looking for an engaged, highly competent Team PA to join our Business Services Group. The successful candidate would primarily be offering PA support to our busy Real Estate team in Manchester, working with a friendly and high-performing team of lawyers and other PAs to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between the team and their clients, as well as the wider business and will offer high levels of support to team members by taking responsibility for administrative activities, ensuring the legal team can focus on delivering legal support to clients.

You will be required to:

• Show excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills while assisting with queries and enquiries from clients and others on behalf of the team.
• Take responsibility for file management, including file opening, matter maintenance and file closure, ensuring files are compliant and are kept in impeccable order.
• Remain organised while providing personal assistance to partners and team members, including co-ordinating diaries, arranging all aspects of internal and external appointments and meetings, arranging travel and accommodation and submitting expenses.
• Coordinate an efficient and accurate billing process and support case handlers with providing the right level of information to clients to ensure swift payment of invoices. Develop a productive working relationship with our Finance Operations teams to ensure the delivery of this.
• Ensure the timely and meticulous processing of post and original documents
• Support with any team initiatives and projects, including Business Development activity
• Work collaboratively with your colleagues within your location and across the Group to provide a seamless and efficient, top-quality service to the business.

This role requires 3 days per week in the office.

• Extensive experience in an administrative/secretarial/PA role
• Previous experience in a Real Estate legal team (desirable, not essential)
• The ability to work confidently on their own initiative and be skilled at managing your time and prioritising a busy workload
• Fantastic communication skills, including an excellent phone manner and written skills (punctuation and grammar)
• The ability to work collaboratively within a busy team and build strong working relationships
• A solution-focused approach with the ability to make things happen
• A detailed, organised, and accurate approach to your work.

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level
  , plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support
  , including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
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