Our client is seeking a Corporate/Banking and Finance PA for our client, a medium sized law firm based in Chancery Lane.

You will need to be one step ahead in a role such as this as the Department are very fast paced.

Duties are as follows:

• Production of documents and correspondence in line with the firm’s style guide.
• Open files for new clients, create red flag report and create terms of business and client engagement letter.
• Management and preparation of new client take on procedures.
• Ensure both electronic and paper based filing up to date for the Corporate fee earners. To file documents and correspondence in date order; maintaining files in good order.
• Manage monthly billing and invoicing in line with firm guidelines.
• Assist clients on the phone where able and take messages when required.
• Attend to administration duties such as expense claims and cheque requisitions.
• Make appointments, book meeting rooms and extensive diary management.
• Keep both electronic and paper based filing up to date.
• Photocopying, scanning and collating of documents and briefs.
• General administration support as required by the partner/fee earners.
• Work as part of the corporate team and assist other secretaries where required.
• Assist with other duties or responsibilities as directed by the firm.

• Experience in a Corporate practice is essential
• Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm
• Advanced Microsoft Word
• Experience with document management systems and billing packages
• Excellent client service standards
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative

• Bighand Dictation
• iManage - Filesite
• Microsoft Office 2010
• Aderant Legal Software

Working 4 days in the office and 1 from home you will need to be one step ahead of the partners. Salary circa $50K