Team Pa - Manchester, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're a national law firm with a local reach.

Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams.

But, we're more than just a law firm - we're a team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs.

Whichever team you join, working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring.

We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things, and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

The work we do has been recognised in the awards we've won. We're committed to being even better, and our awards help to show we're on the right track.

We recognise that the office 9-5 isn't for everyone. That's why we've introduced 'Flexible by Choice'.

Whether it's working from home, in our offices, or a combination of the both, we trust each other to support our clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way.

Your Role
As a Team PA you'll be responsible for the provision of secretarial support to the Real Estate teams. You will work nationally with the other PAs to provide high quality administrative assistance to the team.

This role is Hybrid and requires 2 days per week of office attendance

What You'll Be Doing

You will be joining a national team working in a busy environment and will need to handle a challenging workload.

Core responsibilities will include:

Making sure all team files are in good order and databases are kept up to date
Supporting the Real Estate team with processing searches
Manage travel and accommodation arrangements
Coordinating fee earner diaries
General administrative support
Acting as a key contact point for clients and colleagues
Arranging diary appointments, organising meetings
Managing the billing process and accounts housekeeping
Assisting with the organisation of business development events and activities
Deeds scheduling onsite at regional office on an adhoc basis
Attending regional office to support business needs when required

What We're Looking For

Proven legal experience in a comparable position
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Enthusiasm, a cando attitude and willingness to contribute to the team
Excellent organisational skills and time management
Ability to work on own initiative
Great accuracy and attention to detail

We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them:

To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook
To be approachable and caring
To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives
To be efficient in the provision of our services
To work with a foundation of integrity

What we can offer you

25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid)
Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services

We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you.

Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process.

This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.