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Banking Legal PA (12-Month FTC)

An exciting opportunity to support an allocation of lawyers, 1 Partner and 5 Associates, at a top global law firm on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.  We’re looking for an experienced Banking Legal PA who is confident using a range of systems and technology, enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and is keen to be part of a dynamic team where things are always evolving.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• On-site canteen, gym and stunning offices

Banking Legal PA – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build an understanding of the nature of the fee earners work, get to know their clients and build relationships with them
• Take ownership of enquiries, resolving or escalating (or identifying alternative contacts) as appropriate
• Produce long, complex and accurate house-style documents, manuscript amends, audio dictation and document comparisons
• Support client billing process (3E), prepare and produce bills
• Extensive diary management and organise travel (including flights, accommodation and restaurants) and providing the fee earners with detailed itineraries
• Accurate and regular maintenance of filing systems, e-filing and archiving and retrieval of files from storage and opening new matter files

Banking Legal PA – What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Legal PA experience gained within a law firm is essential
• Extensive billing experience (3E preferred) in a high-volume, client-specific billing environment
• Fast, accurate typing with strong document production skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience of using BigHand or other similar workflow management tools