My client a national leading law firm in Nottingham is recruiting a legal PA to join their business on a permanent basis working in their real estate's team.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

Client Relationship Management:

Client Care: Handle basic client queries, manage document production, and client-related calls.
Scheduling Support: Coordinate meetings, interviews, and training with clients.
Database Management: Update client and business development information.

Administrative:

File Management: Open/close files, monitor compliance, and manage engagement letters.
Event Planning: Organise internal/external events, seminars, and conferences.
Support: Aid fee earners in business development and CRM maintenance, manage diaries, and assist in tender processes.

Communication:

Relationship Maintenance: Key point of contact for fee earners and clients.
Correspondence: Monitor and respond to emails, draft responses, and handle phone calls.
Support Colleagues: Assist immediate colleagues and other departments as needed.

Financial:

Billing: Assist with client/event billing, manage complex billing, and handle financial transactions.
Time Allocation: Review and update time allocation and disbursements.
Expense Management: Manage expenses and related finance administration.

Processing:

Priority Management: Ensure deadlines are met, manage client data rooms, and maintain client/matter data.
Compliance: Handle online applications, searches, and compliance with firm policies.

Customer Service:

Team Meetings: Arrange and attend meetings, liaise with fee earners, and provide consistent updates.
Assistance: Regularly offer help and maintain exceptional client service.

As part of the Legal Support Services team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience:

Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
An aptitude for producing documents and client communications of the highest standard
Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems

Benefits include:

£30,000 per annum
Working 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
3 days in the office, 2 days at home (the first month you will be expected to be office based).
25 days holidays plus the option buy an additional 5
Lifestyle benefits

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