Myerson
Legal PA - Cross Departmental
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The role
We are looking for a talented individual to join our firm and provide a high-quality administration service to the firm and its fee earners, working across a variety of different legal departments.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, organisational, verbal and written communication skills and ideally have experience in providing a high-quality administration service.
Experience using MS Office and the ability to carry out multiple and varied tasks simultaneously is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
- Producing high-quality documents and ensuring files are maintained using a document management system.
- Formatting and amending documents using speech recognition technology.
- Audio typing using a digital dictation system.
- Answering phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or taking messages.
- Using a diary management system to arrange meetings and make appointments.
- Preparing bills and ensure up to date narratives are obtained and logged onto the system, draw cheques, dealing with expenses and handling accounts queries.
- Using a document management system to track, manage and store appropriate documentation.
- Arranging travel itineraries.
- Copying and scanning, including preparation of large files.
- General administration work on behalf of fee earners and carrying out property legal assistant work as required.
- Providing reception and front of house cover as and when required.
- Promoting and complying with legislation and Myerson’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
- Identifying and undertaking training and development as required to meet personal and business needs.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the smooth running of Myerson.
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The successful candidate will:
- Be able to evidence strong interpersonal, organisational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Be able to work both in a team and independently.
- Be organised and have a proactive approach to all aspects of the role.
- Have strong time management skills and be able to carry out multiple and varied tasks simultaneously.
- Be literate with an eye for detail.
- Have experience using MS Office (including document production in Word).
- Have an ability to type and collate documents.
- Have an ability to act in a confidential manner where appropriate.
- Have a flexible approach to fulfilling the duties of the post.
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Our Firm
Myerson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm as recognised by The Lawyer. We are also proud to be ranked ‘Top Tier’ by The Legal 500, commended by The Times ‘Best Law Firms', and accredited as ‘World Class’ in the Best Companies League Table 2023.
We are one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, a bold claim we are proud to make because it’s been hard won. No instant growth through acquisition or merger. Instead, growth earned from our day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial approach to doing business, and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who are motivated by our core values and have an affinity to our collegiate and independent ethos.
In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business. We are incredibly proud to have been the first law firm in the Manchester market to make this positive step to safeguard our independence, stability, and people first culture for years to come. Being employee-owned means shared responsibility, strong collaboration, and a difference our clients can feel.
Myerson are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance and proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion and enthusiasm.
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