Job Title: Legal PA – Commercial Litigation (12 month FTC Maternity Cover) Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.
The role in 60 seconds
- Role: Legal PA
- Team: Commercial Litigation
- Location: Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol, Manchester or Southampton
- Duration: 12 month FTC covering maternity leave
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Why this role matters: Learning from a hugely talented team, you can expect plenty of opportunity to be involved in some interesting and challenging work
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll:
- File management tasks to ensure full compliance with practices including, Lexcel, Code of Conduct, Anti-Money Laundering and Foot Anstey procedures.
- Respond to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners, ensuring excellent and clear communication at all times.
- Managing routine client enquiries, to ensure all required information and details are obtained to comply with file opening requirements.
- Ad hoc administration duties for and on behalf of fee earners in the team, including support on matter and financial matter management.
- Diary, travel and meeting management tasks.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:
- Prior experience working within an administrative function.
- Excellent communicator (written and verbally) and attention to detail.
- Good administration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other colleagues internally, both within the wider team and across all practice areas.
What if I don’t tick every box?
We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
Progressive benefits tailored to you
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.
- An open, flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment here
Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.
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