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As a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer you will be responsible for:Providing expert legal and professional support to the corporate teamKeeping abreast of developments in corporate law and regulationsDeveloping and delivering training to team members and clients on corporate legal topics.Contribute to the firm's knowledge management and thought leadership initiatives.A successful Corporate PSL should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.Experience in and an up to date knowledge of corporate law.Excellent legal research and analytical skills.Strong communication and presentation skills.

Assistant Company Secretary Location London Posted Posted 2 weeks ago Industry Financial Services (In-house) Salary £50000 - £65000 per annum Expiry Date 2024-01-11 The Role We are currently working with an exciting fully licensed bank speaclising in global fintech’s & SME lending solutions. They are looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join their team in London. In this newly created role of Assistant Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient support of Bank’s Board and Committees. You will also support the Company Secretary in ensuring the Bank’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and its adherence to corporate governance best practice. You will provide critical support to the Board of Directors, Executive Management and various other stakeholders, while acting as the custodian of the Bank’s corporate records and policy documentation. Some of your responsibilities will include: Organising and maintaining the annual Board and Committee meetings calendar. Preparing and distributing meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and resolutions. Supporting the Company Secretary in ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles and relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Maintaining the Bank’s statutory registers and company books. Preparing and filing statutory documents. Requirements for the Role: Minimum 2 years’ company secretarial experience. Qualified / Part Qualified Company Secretary. Extensive knowledge of corporate governance principles, company law, and regulatory requirements applicable to banks. Taylor Root will use the personal information you provide to contact you with relevant content including our salary surveys and market reports, career advice, hiring advice, market insights and industry updates and events. Our Privacy Policy sets out full details of how Taylor Root may use your data. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time, by clicking on the link at the bottom of any email. RELATED JOBS View all jobs Banking (In-house) Financial Services (In-house) Information Technology Legal Counsel Leading global wealth manager and bank seeking a commercial, technology/ outsourcing lawyer to join their in-house commercial team in Scotland and the North West. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic global team to provide legal, transactional, commercial and UK & EU regulatory support to the organisation. The role involves vendor contract management […] SALARY Generous benefits package POSTED Posted 3 days ago Financial Services (In-house) Information Technology Management Consulting Technology (In-house) In-House Legal Counsel salary + share options A unique opportunity to join a recently listed company going through its next stage of international growth. The successful candidate will be joining a small legal team of high calibre lawyers from magic circle and leading international law firms. This is a well established organisation but with a start-up culture encouraging entrepreneurship and to think […] POSTED Posted 1 week ago Accountancy Financial Services (In-house) Management Consulting Senior Employment Counsel Leading professional services company seeking a new senior employment lawyer to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious employment work on offer. They are looking for an adept and experienced employment […] POSTED Posted 1 week ago

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service. We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service. Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us. Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them. Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values. The Team The Contentious Trusts & Estates team specialises in trusts and estates disputes. The team’s work breaks down into big ticket trust disputes often with an international element, and substantial probate disputes / inheritance act claims. We regularly appear in the High Court and the Court of Protection as well as courts in the Channel Islands and overseas. Scope We are looking for an extremely organised and proactive Practice Assistant to provide a high level of professional support to their allocated Fee Earners as well as other members of the Department. The candidate will be experienced in their specialist area but will be expected to be flexible to cover the broader remit of the Department. They will be highly motivated, display outstanding attention to detail and have the ability to multitask with ease. It is essential that they are a strong team player with a positive, up-beat approach. Responsibilities Organisational Support Effective and proactive diary management Has an excellent knowledge of all systems/processes used within the Department Is professional and maintains effective communications with clients and Fee Earners, using an appropriate mix of communication styles Researches new clients/contacts and prepares bios before meetings, and conducts basic research (on-line or otherwise) for Fee Earners when required Arranges travel and any other activities on behalf of others, where appropriate Client Relationship and Business Development Provides excellent service to clients, fee earners and colleagues, in a timely and professional manner, presenting a positive image of the Firm at all times Is aware of the differing needs of fee earners and is able to provide high quality PA support to any member of the department, tailoring their approach accordingly Recognises, respects and honours client confidentiality at all times Organises business development meetings and events for Fee Earners, and where they are held online offers technical support on the day Assists the BD team in the production of business development materials Understands and uses InterAction effectively to support fee earners BD efforts including recording all business development meetings in InterAction Document Production Produces typed work accurately, a high speed and in accordance with the firm’s house style Makes effective use of the Document Management System Creates new documents from the Firm’s templates, using contact data from InterAction where appropriate Proof-reads all documents for spelling, grammar and sense, querying wording where appropriate Proactively uses initiative to compose correspondence on behalf of fee earners, requiring focused concentration and attention to detail Assists fee earners in the production of ebundles where required Thoroughly understands and uses the full suite of tools used in production of documents and the firm’s templates for these Prepares thorough and clear handovers following a period of cover IT Skills/Systems Maintains a high level of proficiency in core IT applications including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Makes suggestions for additional training, as required Is capable of troubleshooting IT issues for fee earners and liaising with IT where these cannot be resolved within the team File Management Ensures that files within the case management system are kept in good order so that documents can be easily accessed Works in accordance with the department protocol in relation to e-filing Adopts a pro-active approach and works with Fee Earners effectively, to maintain regular file management, ensuring all files are closed and archived, as appropriate, and a risk assessment having been undertaken Keeps accurate records of all files sent to off-site storage via Records Financial Risk Management Has an excellent knowledge and application of the Firm's procedures in billing, AML, Credit Control and debt management Liaises with clients to obtain AML documentation and obtains relevant documentation from clients in a timely manner, as required by Fee Earners Sets up conflict searches for review by fee earners, correctly identifying the appropriate classification for each entry Thoroughly understands what is required for client care letters and prepares first drafts of CCLs for fee earners Prepares bills (including bill narratives if required) and covering letter to client, as required by fee earners Liaises with credit control and alerting Fee Earners to unpaid bills, where required Deals with time-recording matters for Fee Earners as required (for example, to record holiday absence) Person Specification Has excellent timekeeping and prioritises work effectively Is adaptable, flexible, reliable, co-operative and has a professional approach to work Works as a positive, friendly and helpful team player Communicates clearly and in a positive and constructive manner Interacts in good faith and demonstrates effective listening Uses initiative and takes a proactive approach to work by regularly seeking ways to improve support in the department Positively supports and promotes change within the Department Demonstrates a keen interest in and commitment to the department Has a caring approach to self and colleagues providing support and guidance to junior members of the department Education and Qualifications Qualified to GCSE standard, grade C/ Level 4 (or equivalent) at Mathematics and English essential Previous secretarial experience in a law firm essential Special aspects The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand. You will be expected to follow the firm’s agile working policy, which embraces home working but will require employees to spend a minimum number of days each week in the London office. Farrer & Co is an equals opportunity employer who welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible, if you require any adjustments during the interview or application process please let the recruitment team know. Comments Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This position is responsible for coordinating billing for various partners, secretaries, and their clients within our Private Investment Funds department. Requirements entail supporting the Revenue Controller with the billing processes, services, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely entry into the firm’s billing system, while maintaining a high level of customer service. What you will do: Invoice Preparation Order, prepare, and distribute pre-bills for assigned billing partners/accounts Assist with electronic billing functions including; pulling disbursement back.up, transmitting bills electronically, updating client detail with various electronic billing vendors, etc. Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate phase, task, and billing codes. Prepare, produce, and finalize invoices for assigned accounts. This position will have direct contact with billing partners to resolve billing related issues. Assist secretarial bill preparers with questions as needed. Reprint posted invoices and provide copies as necessary. Produce ad hoc reports as requested. Assist with billing overflow from other team members as needed. Update billing addresses and payer information as needed. Client/Attorney Requirements Respond in a timely manner to department emails and help line calls. Assist with preparing client and/or attorney analyses as needed. Responsible for client audit report preparation. Maintain client/matter maintenance information. Support collections staff members in processing billing adjustments, verifying client account balances and assisting in other collections projects as needed. Who you are: 1-3 years of experience working in a professional services time and materials billing environment. Law firm billing experience preferred. Electronic billing experience preferred (ideally, working knowledge of a variety of eBilling platforms). Use of Aderant Elite 2G and ARCS. Ability to adhere to and apply billing department policies and procedures. Ability to communicate with all levels of the firm professionally and tactfully. Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment. Ability to handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing as necessary. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong knowledge of excel preferred. Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Reports to: Secretarial Co-ordinator Department: Employment Location: London The firm Lewis Silkin works with leading businesses to protect and enhance their most important assets - their ideas, their people, their brand and their future. We call it: Ideas. People. Possibilities. With offices in London, Oxford, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Belfast, Dublin and Hong Kong, we are recognised by clients and industry alike as being distinct for our unique culture, market-leading practice areas, sector focused approach and for providing solutions to complex, multijurisdictional business challenges, with a pragmatic and human touch. We have two things at our core: people — both ours and our clients’— and a focus on creative, tech and innovative businesses. Our culture is encapsulated by an ethos of bravery and kindness, guided by our values of Integrity, Clarity, Unity and Excellence (our ‘I-CUE’). We aim to provide a supportive environment for our people, clients and wider community and embrace diversity & inclusion, ensuring people are able to bring their full selves to work. The department The Employment, Immigration and Reward Division is one of the leading employment law practices in the UK and consistently top ranked by independent legal directories, we have more recognised experts in employment than any other UK firm. With over 150 lawyers, Lewis Silkin’s employment and immigration team offers an unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world’s leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally. The work of the team as a whole is a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, for a wide range of clients. The lawyers undertake a significant amount of business development and knowledge-sharing including giving seminars, training the team and creating content for various channels and publications. There is a significant international element to the Division’s work, largely on account of its membership of the Ius Laboris international alliance of employment lawyers. Responsibilities Providing first class support to allocated Partners and Associates within the Employment, Immigration and Reward division. Acting as their ‘ambassador’ both within the firm and externally, being the first point of contact for clients and colleagues. Producing accurate and timely legal documentation and correspondence as required alongside handling administrative duties on behalf of allocated Partners and Associates. Key duties and responsibilities: Be the first point of contact for clients, dealing with them efficiently and appropriately – liaising with them to deal with any queries or issues if able to. Fielding as many calls and matters as possible; Build a working knowledge of the legal area of expertise of allocated Partners and Associates; Ensure sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with clients, colleagues and private matters on behalf of allocated Partners and Associates; Build a strong knowledge of the firm’s Strategy and an understanding of how the work of allocated Partners and Associates fits with this Strategy; Co-ordinate billing/credit control and accounting matters relating to clients of allocated Partners and Associates including drafting bill requests, bill narratives, and chasing clients for payment of unpaid bills as required; Maintain allocated Partners and Associates diaries by liaising with them on a regular basis to discuss forthcoming appointments and any required arrangements; Schedule internal and external meetings, ensuring that all arrangements are in place and any required materials and documentation are prepared in good time; Assist with marketing activities as required including liaising with the Marketing team and assisting with the preparation for seminars and other events as required; Assist with the preparation of client correspondence and documents as required; Answer the telephone in a helpful and professional manner, dealing with queries if able and ensuring messages are taken accurately and dealt with appropriately; Develop a sufficient knowledge of the division’s work to be able to work with any of the Partners and Associates or with colleagues from the other division when necessary; Build a sufficient knowledge of files and matters to be able to support allocated Partners and Associates in assisting clients and others, as appropriate, in their absence; Take an active part in developing own role and working to provide increasing support for allocated Partners and Associates – ensuring suitable training is undertaken; Assist with workload of secretarial colleagues as required; Any other duties as required in line with the level or the role. Candidate profile: The successful candidate will be experienced in working at a high secretarial level and have a good understanding of how a law firm operates. They must have a professional manner and first-class communication skills. They must be highly organised with excellent administration skills. They will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to their work and be able to work on their own initiative, being confident in their own judgement. They must enjoy working in an involved team environment. They will need to have a flexible nature and a co-operative and willing attitude. Specialist experience: We are looking for someone to have at least three / four years’ legal secretarial experience (experience working within an Employment team is essential). Abilities and desired qualities: Excellent typing skills (at least 70 wpm audio/copy typing) as well as accurate numeracy skills; Good eye for detail – a high level of accuracy is essential; Excellent organisational and administration skills – must be highly organised and able to organise others; Ability to manage a heavy workload and support a number of people; Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment; A confident and natural communicator - able to communicate at all levels; Ability to be proactive and to work on own initiative without guidance but seeking help if necessary – confidence to use own judgement in relation to current duties, client needs, etc; Ability to motivate and train other members of the secretarial team; Team player and enthusiastic – flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support allocated Partners and Associates and divisional or firm objectives. IT skills required: Proficient IT skills – Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint, PDF Docs, Word Compare (Deltaview), document management systems and practice management systems, although full in-house training will be provided. Educational and professional qualifications required: Good grammatical English - at least to GCSE standard or equivalent. Additional information At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working patterns and office location.

Hybrid working Experienced secretarial support Legal 500, Resolution accredited team A highly respected, full-service firm in East Manchester is looking for a Care Solicitor with at least four years’ experience to join its market leading team. The role comes with the ability to work from home for three days per week, working as part of a Legal 500 specialist team alongside other very experienced care solicitors. The team here is one of the biggest care teams in Manchester, so it’s a great place to continue a successful career in childcare law. Realm has been the recruitment partner for this regional firm for several years and – hand on heart – they are an absolute dream to work with. They are extremely proactive in remaining competitive with compensation and bonus schemes, benefits, and flexibility/remote-working. As a result, this firm has a very happy team and an incredibly high employee retention rate. The many lawyers we have placed here enjoy their work, benefitting from a genuinely lovely team, fantastic benefits package and manageable caseload, leaving plenty of room for an excellent work/life balance. The team even benefits from all-expenses-paid weekends away – which should demonstrate the intense focus this firm puts on engagement and job satisfaction. The professionals we place here always comment on how comfortable and welcome they feel from day one. Their offices are also easily commutable from North, East, South and Central Manchester with great transport links, including quick access to the M60. They are the go-to firm for the regional business and private client community and generate most of their work via word-of-mouth referrals, so lawyers here enjoy a sustainable and varied stream of cases to get their teeth into, enabling them to broaden their experience and commercial skills. The firm has a clear progression framework and regularly review team salaries and promotability. Plus, it is on an impressive growth track and has added to each of its teams in the past 12 months, so team members feel positive and part of something successful. How to apply for this role Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula Pawlowska at Realm Recruit. Paula is an Associate Director and Family Team Lead at Realm. Specialising in the recruitment of family lawyers, she works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across the North West. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, Paula is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £40,000 - £50,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-35386-1

Vacancy details Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 month FTC - Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Mid Business area Support Duration Temporary Hours Full time Location Manchester Reference number GL02345 Duration details 12 Months FTC Job title Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 Month FTC - Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department & wider firm? As the single point of contact for fee earners and the completion of their work, the role with undertake all aspects of the Practice Assistant role, or where appropriate, manage the workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to fee earners in the group and exceptional client service. What does the role actually involve? Client relationship management Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients and dealing with basic client queries as appropriate Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the Shared Services team/speech recognition for accuracy/formatting, before it is passed to the relevant lawyer Taking and making client related calls, dealing with and handling message taking as appropriate. Liaise with Client & Marketing and provide support for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc. Manage Interaction and ensure new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information are added Responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring Administrative Responsible for files being opened and closed. Supervise general filing requirements and record- keeping and production of engagement letters, ensuring compliance at all times Monitor and manage key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support fee earners in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, directories, internal client Work with business development managers on the maintenance of CRM to ensure key client contacts are in Interaction and ‘bounce-backs’ e.g. contacts with rejected email addresses are reviewed, updated or archived from system Assisting in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences (vulture) Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to date, anticipating requirements e.g. associated travel/accommodation bookings, meeting rooms, drafting itineraries, preparing agendas, preparing and circulating papers Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required First point of contact for the team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Assisting in the tender process – liaising with Business Development, collating outstanding information, assisting with draft/final submissions Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Receiving instructions via digital dictation for tasks and acting upon the same Maintaining LinkedIn profile, updating connections and adding new activity Checks Mytenders for CVs, copies of old tenders, policies, insurance details etc. Manages enquiry inboxes, and website queries Communication Key point of contact for Fee Earners and Clients to maintain relationships and ensure a high level of support is always provided by the team Monitor post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee earner and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Provide support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by the Team Manager. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it evident that a colleague needs assistance with their workload Answering phone calls for other members of the team when they are away from their desk and participating in a lunch time telephone rota within the Practice Assistant team Minute taking, following up designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting Liaise with the [Team Manager] over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant fee earners Financial Assist fee earners and business development for client and event billing and credit control process Responsible for the completion of complex billing; ensuring bills are prepared to the highest standards of accuracy and it’s undertaken within the team in accordance with the contractual requirement Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP certification process Anticipating and dealing with matter related finance administration to include APRs, BACs, TTs Managing Expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PSM where challenges arise Responsible for managing the creation and maintenance of client data rooms in accordance with case milestones Proactively promote the use of data rooms with clients and lawyers Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained within our case management and practice management systems, raising requests with the CMI team as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, CRU forms Undertaking searches and completion of Stamp Duty Land Tax Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Customer service Arranging and attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and PSM's to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? 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 Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the legal support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to establish and build client relationships; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer service focused Proven experience of managing administration services and resources, with a hands-on, practical approach Effective at investigating issues and seeing a problem through to conclusion Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Excellent team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Confidential and discreet but able to redirect information when appropriate to ensure areas of concern are resolved effectively Well organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all client communications and deliverables

We are offering summer work experience placements to second or third year university students interested in a career in the company secretarial and governance profession. Placements are usually of around three weeks' duration and are typically undertaken as a precursor to our graduate training scheme. Placements offer the opportunity to work with our small and friendly expert team, made up of experienced company secretaries, corporate lawyers and administrators. Through a combination of formal introductory training sessions and practical experience of client matters, our placements offer real insight into a company secretarial career with Oakwood, and the unparalleled training and long-term career development opportunities that this brings. A typical work experience placement would involve: Assisting with company secretarial compliance matters for clients, working with both our Company Secretarial Advisor and Administration teams Practical experience of Diligent Entities company secretarial software Introduction to technical compliance matters, such as company formations and ongoing requirements under the Companies Act 2006 Providing support to our Administration team on all matters, including maintenance of clients' company secretarial records Opportunity to meet and network with company secretarial and legal professionals at all levels Skills required: Demonstrable interest in a company secretarial / governance career First rate academic, technical and administrative skills Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Attention to detail and a methodical approach to all tasks Positive, can-do, friendly attitude and flexible approach Location: Altrincham, near Manchester Payment terms: Competitive hourly rate If the above interests you, please send your CV, together with a covering e-mail explaining your reasons for applying and the dates that you are available, to Muriel Thorne [email protected] and Lauren Cavanagh [email protected]

LONDON - EXCHANGE HOUSE/SQUARE, PRIMROSE STREET, EC2A 2EG THE OPPORTUNITY The Opportunity: Primary Responsibilities: Plan for and deliver high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work. Coordinate and produce accurate Herbert Smith Freehills’ compliant documents and correspondence (including drafting engagement), reports and presentations. Utilise other services as appropriate (eg, Printroom, Document Production). Establish and maintain effective work practices with partners and lawyers to manage the matter life cycle from file opening to closure/archival. This includes adhering to the firm’s conflicts process, managing information barriers, contributing to the effective management of electronic and hard copy content and active legal project management. Proactively manage and understand partner and lawyers’ diaries using business knowledge to prioritise commitments. This will include organising appointments, conferences and meetings via multiple methods (videoconferencing, teleconferencing, client office software etc), considering lead and travel times, and coordinating meeting preparation and post-meeting actions. Coordinate detailed, multi-centred travel arrangements and provide detailed itineraries. This includes consideration of short/long term accommodation, visas, offsite meeting requirements and other business commitments. Ensure relevant global travel is included in the International BD visit report. Coordinate and assist with global visits/visitors. Diarise, manage and coordinate lunches and dinners and other events as required, including reviewing venues and menu planning and ensuring costs are maintained against budget. Proactively manage all communications both in and out of the partner and lawyers’ office and maintain responsibility for ensuring everything is dealt with in a timely fashion: Manage own email and partner and lawyers’ email as required. Respond to communications and draft correspondence as appropriate Filter, evaluate and prioritise incoming communications, proactively dealing with queries (including meeting invites) and raising with the partners/lawyers when necessary. Deal with mail/post in the same manner. Produce/draft outgoing communications and documents as instructed by the partners and lawyers Implement effective telephone call management. Take necessary steps to ensure that team members and business stakeholders are aware of the partner/lawyer/team’s and your own movements. Ensure calls and other parties receive a consistent, high quality service and their expectations are managed. Manage the coordination of the billing process including liaising with Revenue, the editing of bills, coordinating write-offs and discounts, collating bills and narratives in their final form as per firm policy and process. Manage alternative pricing arrangements and cross-border invoicing. Liaise with and delegate to the PTAs for their assistance with billing admin throughout. Work with the partners and lawyers to meet required WIP, billing and debtor day's targets. Assist partners and lawyers with their BD responsibilities. This includes producing pitches, proactively updating CVs and credentials, producing International BD visit reports and updating the necessary client information databases in consultation with the relevant BD representative. Help partners and lawyers to build, manage and maintain strong relationships with clients and their secretaries by demonstrating diligence, professionalism and a commitment to providing them with an exceptional experience including being a key point of contact for the them and the team. This includes proactively maintaining accurate client contact information and ensuring client related activities are recorded on the relevant databases, and keeping abreast of partner and lawyer BD objectives. Delegate administrative tasks to the PTAs and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Key Performance Indicators: Seen as a role model to PTAs, other secretaries/PAs in the practice group and office with both technical skills and adherence to the firm’s Business Services support competencies. Excellent organisational skills and management of competing priorities. Effectively delegates administrative tasks to the appropriate person or area of Business Services. Assigned partners and lawyers are satisfied with the level of support they receive, and agree that the quality of support you provide meets expectations. Documents produced and coordinated are accurate, comply with Herbert Smith Freehills’ standards and guidelines, and are completed within agreed timeframes. Task based work is consistently completed as requested, within agreed timeframes and is of a high standard. A reputation within the practice group for being an effective, helpful and supportive team member. Colleagues (including all partners, lawyers, PAs/secretaries and Business Services staff) are confident that they can approach you and will receive a level of assistance that is appropriate in the circumstances. A reputation amongst Business Services groups for being an excellent communicator and for working with them to achieve positive outcomes. Compliance with the firm’s and practice group’s policies, guidelines and recommended ways of working. Assigned partner and lawyer client contact and activity information is up to date and accurate. Support provided to partners and lawyers on matter management activities has assisted to meet client and firm obligations in an effective manner (eg, assisting in WIP and debt management, client communication). Partners and lawyers appointment schedules run smoothly, their travel itineraries support business requirements, preparatory support is provided and their needs are anticipated and managed whilst out of the office. Open to change and willing to accept new ways of working, processes and systems. Leads by example and builds the confidence of others. Actively participate in the firm’s annual performance review process, using knowledge of the Business Support Competency Framework to set professional goals . You take full ownership and responsibility for any absences from the office (including planned and unexpected absences). This includes leaving work in an appropriate state of order, leaving discoverable and up to date handover information, providing handover and full communication of the absence that is appropriate to the circumstances and in accordance with the process in place for the group. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Typing speed minimum of 55wpm with 98% accuracy Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word). Basic skill level with Visio. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to building effective and trusting relationships with people internally and externally to the firm. Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail Excellent client and business focus Strong judgement and problem-solving ability Demonstrated high level experience as a Secretary/PA working in a professional services environment (legal experience is desired). Minimum of four years’ experience at this level. GROUP / TEAM Dispute resolution GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION Group/ Team description: The legal support team provides the practical support our lawyers need so they can deliver the best possible service to our clients. The role of our legal support team is critical in assisting our people to perform at the highest level. The team provides high-quality support to partners and throughout our practice areas. This ranges from providing administrative support and diary management to producing a wide range of complex documents. Our legal support team also plays a client-facing role as secretaries are typically in regular contact with our clients on behalf of lawyers. ROLE TYPE Legal PA/Secretarial CONTRACT TYPE Permanent WORKING PATTERN Part Time Herbert Smith Freehills

Vacancy details Team Assistant / Legal Administrator - Nottingham and Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Junior Business area Support Duration Permanent Hours Full time Location Manchester, Nottingham Reference number JG2 Job title Team Assistant / Legal Administrator - Nottingham and Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department and wider firm? The role provides administrative and file management support across the team. Work will come either directly from the fee earner or through the work allocated by the Practice Assistants. The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining an ongoing service-based relationship with the team they support recognising and translating the needs and expectations into a responsive service. What does the role actually involve? Liaise with PA to provide support to Client & Marketing for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc Liaise with PA to enter, maintain and update Interaction - adding new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information Responsible for ensuring current knowledge of client specific protocols and processes, and building these into current practices File management – updating and maintaining all files, ensuring documents are filed correctly and named in line with the business wide naming convention and the correct folder structures are adopted (both electronic and paper) File opening and closing – matters are set up on the relevant document/case management system. Undertake all file closing/ archiving procedures ensuring we are compliant at all times Assisting the PA as directed in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences, (vulture) responsible for arranging registers delegates; booking travel; printing/sending materials; arranges give-aways Responsible for ordering all promotional goods and ensuring stock levels Make room and taxi bookings as requested, organising hand deliveries and courier requests, and other ad hoc requests Printing/ copying/ scanning of documents flowing to document solutions for support with high volume jobs, as appropriate Liaising with fellow team member on workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met Answering internal calls for other members of the team Liaison with and taking direction from your PA and PSM Assisting the PA with billing as required Assisting with expenses Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PA and PSM where challenges arise Responsible for creating and uploading information to client data rooms, in line with instructions from Lawyer and PA Production of court bundles, ensuring the master bundle is correctly prepared in line with Lawyer instructions and court rules and instructions provided to document solutions to complete printing/copying of master bundles; suitable delivery methods pre-booked as needed Checking client and internal data for accuracy Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Responsible for checking post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is appropriately filed in firms document management systems Attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and practice assistants to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? Relevant office-based administration experience Experience of document management/case management systems Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the Legal Support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to liaise with internal and external clients in a professional manner; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Good organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively within a fast-paced environment Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Excellent attention to detail Customer service focused Proactive, professional, and flexible approach to work Keen to develop over a period of time with a willingness and ability to learn

Basic information Location London Service line Tax & Legal Date published 20-Jul-2023 Req # 13360 Job description Connect to your Industry Deloitte’s legal practice in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, which has over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes Deloitte Legal one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm. We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please do discuss with us. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Come and join LEMG, a Legal Team that sees things a bit differently. We are looking to recruit a Manager to join our LEMG team to support the exciting growth of the business. LEMG helps clients to manage complex legal entity structures through all aspects of the legal entity lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge with a market leading approach to innovation and technology. The team works with multinational groups spanning a variety of sectors and industries on a wide range of governance and advisory projects. This is an opportunity for someone with the right mix of attitude, vision, experience, skills and drive to work at Deloitte Legal. We particularly look for traits such as curiosity, resourcefulness, energy and enthusiasm as well as being a great team player. Main accountabilities and duties include: Complex compliance projects and group structure changes Producing documents in connection with UK share allotments, subdivisions, consolidations and dividend payments Supporting on capital reductions and share buy-backs and preparing related transactional documents, working closely with our Corporate legal team Governance requirements Staying up to date on other relevant legislation and advising clients on such matters Working closely alongside in-house company secretarial teams, including interim support solutions to support clients Assisting with business development initiatives and new client generation, including pitches and proposals Operational responsibility for finance and risk management of own matters Training and mentoring more junior members of the team Connect to your skills and professional experience The essential experience will include: ACG or Solicitor with experience of working as a company secretary and/or with legal entity compliance Demonstrates the ability to apply the requisite skills in a client-driven, commercially astute manner Experience of working in professional services and/or in a global organisation Enthusiasm for innovation and/or technology-aligned solutions An organised, pro-active individual who is driven by personal development Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. At Deloitte Legal, you’ll work collaboratively to transform business outcomes, as you grow your own career. Join us and experience the future of law, today. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process. Connect with your colleagues “At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” Becky, Deloitte Legal “Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal Connect to your agile working options Location: London Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working. You’ll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities. Which means you’ll be part of the London team. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or a client site as required. You’ll also have access to a number of local collaboration spaces where you can meet with colleagues when needed to support your role. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. You’ll have all the support you need to succeed, including robust tech and home workstation set-up guidance, as well as access to a variety of flexible working spaces and all sorts of social activities for you to join. We’re continually innovating our working practices too, so you can expect to see new and exciting technology developments coming soon. The future of work is evolving fast and we’re already leading the way, by enabling flexibility for our people, and making it easy for us all to connect and collaborate. Discover more about our locations. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers WPFULL SLTAXC BALGTX

Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Reports to: Secretarial Coordinator Department: Employment Location: Flexible (London or Leeds) The firm Lewis Silkin works with leading businesses to protect and enhance their most important assets - their ideas, their people, their brand and their future. We call it: Ideas. People. Possibilities. With offices in London, Oxford, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Belfast, Dublin and Hong Kong, we are recognised by clients and industry alike as being distinct for our unique culture, market-leading practice areas, sector focused approach and for providing solutions to complex, multijurisdictional business challenges, with a pragmatic and human touch. We have two things at our core: people — both ours and our clients’— and a focus on creative, tech and innovative businesses. Our culture is encapsulated by an ethos of bravery and kindness, guided by our values of Integrity, Clarity, Unity and Excellence (our ‘I-CUE’). We aim to provide a supportive environment for our people, clients and wider community and embrace diversity & inclusion, ensuring people are able to bring their full selves to work. The department The Employment, Immigration and Reward Division is one of the leading employment law practices in the UK and consistently top ranked by independent legal directories, we have more recognised experts in employment than any other UK firm. With over 150 lawyers, Lewis Silkin’s employment and immigration team offers an unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world’s leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally. The work of the team as a whole is a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, for a wide range of clients. The lawyers undertake a significant amount of business development and knowledge-sharing including giving seminars, training the team and creating content for various channels and publications. There is a significant international element to the Division’s work, largely on account of its membership of the Ius Laboris international alliance of employment lawyers. Responsibilities Providing first class support to allocated Partners and Associates within the Employment, Immigration and Reward division. Acting as their ‘ambassador’ both within the firm and externally, being the first point of contact for clients and colleagues. Producing accurate and timely legal documentation and correspondence as required alongside handling administrative duties on behalf of allocated Partners and Associates. Key duties and responsibilities: Be the first point of contact for clients, dealing with them efficiently and appropriately – liaising with them to deal with any queries or issues if able to. Fielding as many calls and matters as possible; Build a working knowledge of the legal area of expertise of allocated Partners and Associates; Ensure sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with clients, colleagues and private matters on behalf of allocated Partners and Associates; Build a strong knowledge of the firm’s Strategy and an understanding of how the work of allocated Partners and Associates fits with this Strategy; Co-ordinate billing/credit control and accounting matters relating to clients of allocated Partners and Associates including drafting bill requests, bill narratives, and chasing clients for payment of unpaid bills as required; Maintain allocated Partners and Associates diaries by liaising with them on a regular basis to discuss forthcoming appointments and any required arrangements; Schedule internal and external meetings, ensuring that all arrangements are in place and any required materials and documentation are prepared in good time; Assist with marketing activities as required including liaising with the Marketing team and assisting with the preparation for seminars and other events as required; Assist with the preparation of client correspondence and documents as required; Answer the telephone in a helpful and professional manner, dealing with queries if able and ensuring messages are taken accurately and dealt with appropriately; Develop a sufficient knowledge of the division’s work to be able to work with any of the Partners and Associates or with colleagues from the other division when necessary; Build a sufficient knowledge of files and matters to be able to support allocated Partners and Associates in assisting clients and others, as appropriate, in their absence; Take an active part in developing own role and working to provide increasing support for allocated Partners and Associates – ensuring suitable training is undertaken; Assist with workload of secretarial colleagues as required; Any other duties as required in line with the level or the role. Candidate profile: The successful candidate will be experienced at working at a high secretarial level and have a good understanding of how a law firm operates. They must have a professional manner and first-class communication skills. They must be highly organised with excellent administration skills. They will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to their work and be able to work on their own initiative, being confident in their own judgement. They must enjoy working in an involved team environment. They will need to have a flexible nature and a co-operative and willing attitude. Specialist experience: We are looking for someone to have at least three years’ legal secretarial experience (ideally within the relevant area of law). Abilities and desired qualities: Excellent typing skills (at least 70 wpm audio/copy typing) as well as accurate numeracy skills; Good eye for detail – a high level of accuracy is essential; Excellent organisational and administration skills – must be highly organised and able to organise others; Ability to manage a heavy workload and support a number of people; Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment; A confident and natural communicator - able to communicate at all levels; Ability to be proactive and to work on own initiative without guidance but seeking help if necessary – confidence to use own judgement in relation to current duties, client needs, etc; Ability to motivate and train other members of the secretarial team; Team player and enthusiastic – flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support allocated Partners and Associates and divisional or firm objectives. IT skills required: Proficient IT skills – Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint, PDF Docs, Word Compare (Deltaview), document management systems and practice management systems, although full in-house training will be provided. Educational and professional qualifications required: Good grammatical English - at least to GCSE standard or equivalent. Additional information At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working patterns and office location.

Sector: office support Type: hybrid Contact: Daniella Iliev Contact Email: [email protected] Duration: 6 months + Start Date: ASAP Expiry Date: 10 November 2023 Job Ref: BBBH108024 Fantastic new opportunity for a detail focussed legal PA/Team Assistant to join a dynamic in-house legal dept. that works on cutting edge deals and contracts for content sales & distribution. Your top-notch organisational skills will provide invaluable support to the Company Secretary and a team of lawyers. This will be a busy and varied role that requires excellent written and verbal communication, prioritising and coordination to tight deadline skills. This close-knit team has very high standards and is committed to and encourages innovation and professional growth. Day to day duties will incude: Managing complex processes (such document execution across territories/time zones). Prioritize and manage competing deadlines. Preparing board meetings. Completion and circulation of board papers, filings and other company secretarial tasks to ensure compliance. Requirements: Proactive self-starter who can work independently as well as within a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage competing deadlines. Relevant administrative experience with a law firm or similar A collaborative team player with willingness to learn new law and industry practices. Experience supporting multiple stakeholders in a large multi-national Corporation is highly advantageous. This role is looking for a candidate with a positive attitude who is available ASAP and is willing to work hybrid, 3 days based in their beautiful Central London office location. If this sounds like you - APPLY NOW! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization. To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey! FUNCTION: Legal Affairs LOCATION: Globe House, London CONTRACT: Permanent ROLE PROFILE This role is part of the Company Secretarial Department. A key member of the Company Secretarial Department assuming secretarial and administrative responsibility for a portfolio of active UK subsidiary companies and tax resident entities. This role will ensure UK and Group-level compliance with all UK Companies Act and other regulatory formalities applicable to the corporate group of a FTSE top 10 listed company. This role will report to the Head of Group Corporate Governance and is a member of the Company Secretarial & Corporate Department within the Legal Affairs Function. The role holder is expected to deal effectively with colleagues at all levels, including directors and senior managers, both in the UK and Group-wide. Reports to: Head of Group Corporate Governance Reporting Level: Standalone position Geographic Scope: Global WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR Providing an efficient and effective secretarial and administrative service to an active portfolio of UK subsidiaries and tax resident entities, preparing agendas, attending meetings and drafting minutes. Dealing with all secretarial matters relating to the portfolio companies’ share capital and shareholding structures. This includes documenting the dividend flows from the UK subsidiary companies to British American Tobacco p.l.c. (approx. £1bn per annum), providing secretarial input to the Tax department with regard to appropriate corporate restructurings, advising on the correct corporate law procedures for reductions of capital etc. including reductions of share premium and arranging board approval in respect of each type of transaction. Liaising with and advising the Regions regarding the administration of branch and representative offices of UK subsidiary companies operating overseas, including reviewing legal powers of attorney and proxies, and dealing directly with the external notaries to arrange specific notarisations and legalisations to meet overseas corporate law requirements as necessary. Reviewing the corporate governance arrangements with regard to branch offices to ensure alignment with the Group Corporate Governance Framework and best practice principles. Assisting the Company Secretarial team with significant corporate projects, conducting due diligence with reference to corporate records and liaising with end market lawyers, appointing liquidators and assisting with liquidations and balance sheet simplification. Sole responsibility for dealing with external advisors/service providers, including lawyers, accountants and registrars as required with regard to the portfolio. Assisting with the yearend accounting processes, including Relevant Audit Information, reviewing statutory accounts and arranging for their approval and filing, liaising with BASS Europe Accounting, auditors, and the Group Chief Accountant on the UK Group company financials. Keeping abreast of company secretarial best practice in company law and governance, proposing, implementing and communicating change as necessary within the Company Secretarial team. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ICSA Qualified with a middle level company secretarial experience, gained in the UK. Good technical knowledge of company secretarial practice. Strong written and oral communication skills and a high level of IT literacy are important in the company secretarial component of the role. High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills. High level of integrity and personal standards of behaviour in keeping with the professional environment of the Group Head Office. Self-motivated, pro-active and always looking to contribute to the department’s overall objectives. Flexible attitude, able to cope with unexpected and varied demands. WE ARE BAT At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT. Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

Anabas Welcome is specialised in high-end reception and concierge services, the premium front of house division of Anabas. Our focus lies in supporting corporate office occupiers looking for a great workplace experience for their staff and customers. We are currently looking for an experienced office receptionist to join our fantastic front of house team based in a law firm in the City of London, Bank area. The successful candidate is someone who takes pride in their role and enjoys both covering the front of house and completing administrative duties. A high standard of service delivery is expected, and you will have the ability to understand what is needed to ensure our client requirements are met. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 40 working hours a week, rotating shift patterns between 08:00 to 17:00 and 09:00 to 18:00. Benefits include:- Salary - £30,000pa 28days holiday per year inc Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme. Eyecare Vouchers. Perkbox. Recommend a friend scheme. Training & development opportunity. The closing date for new applications will be the 20th of October 2023. Your responsibilities will include: Greet clients and manage front desk with dependability and reliability in a stable and professional environment. Manage all conference rooms and make sure the space is utilised in the best possible way. Receive and distribute messages from telephone/email as appropriate, taking clear messages and pass them on to the relevant Lawyer/Staff using judgment of urgency. Assist in booking cars/ flights and any other ad hoc duties including invoices and conferencing systems. Assisting with large corporate events for different practice groups. You will have: Experience working as a receptionist in a corporate office environment. Have exceptional organisation and communication skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which you can maintain an exceptional level of service whilst managing multiple tasks. Sound like the job for you? We look forward to receiving your application soon!

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Greenwich is seeking to appoint an administrator for our Legal Advice Centre. The Legal Advice Centre is a free online law clinic which is run by the School of Law and Criminology. It enables students to obtain practical experience and introduces a new generation of lawyers to social justice work. The Centre is directed by a solicitor who supervises trained law students to assist a dedicated team of volunteer lawyers in providing advice to the community at large. The Centre Administrator is responsible for all administrative functions of the Centre. Liaising between clients, volunteers, Centre staff and student volunteers, the administrator must ensure an efficient and professional service is maintained. Candidates must have relevant administrative experience, demonstrate an ability to work flexibly and to build and maintain sound working relationships in contributing to the effective service. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels are essential along with the ability to organise and plan workload whilst maintaining accuracy. Experience of working in a legal and or higher education environment is desirable. The successful candidate must hold a A2-level or B.Tech level education or equivalent Level qualification. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Fiona Thirlwell on [email protected] Should you have any queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team on [email protected] The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management. Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich

Salary: up to £24,000Hours: full or part time, hybrid workingA super role within a full-service legal practice. You will join the Private Client department and work as part of a small team providing secretarial and administrative support to the lawyers. This is a varied role where Client care skills are key. Your duties will include:· Preparing and amending legal documents, correspondence using digital dictation· Diary management including travel booking· Document and file management (electronic)· Client care· Preparing bills· General administration tasksPrevious experience as a legal secretary is ideal or secretarial experience within a professional office environment.Legal SecretaryFull or part time and hybridHuddersfield town centreClark Legal provides a very personal, caring and confidential service, second to none. It welcomes applications from all sections of the community and tries to ensure that all clients for which it recruits select staff solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, political beliefs and affiliations, family circumstances or other irrelevant distinctions. Information supplied to Clark Legal will be retained confidentially as appropriate and used solely as part of your job search.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per yearBenefits: Work from homeSchedule: Monday to FridayWork Location: In personReference ID: 50982107

Top-of-market salary plus benefits Fantastic flexibility – agile working and four days from home Work for an award-winning North West firm We have a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor with at 4+ PQE to join their close-knit, expert private client team. In addition to a market leading salary (which will be assessed on expertise), you’ll be able to work from home for at least four days a week, with the potential to extend this even further to a set number of days monthly, so this is fantastic opportunity if you’re looking for greater flexibility. The role would suit those who have experience who has some experience of acting as or for a Deputy and would like to further their develop their career in that direction. At the same time, there is also scope for lawyers who would like to continue to be involved in general private client work. This full-service firm has deep roots in the North West, but has also opened offices in London. It has an extremely high employee retention rate – we’ve placed several professionals with this client over our years of working with them and they are still singing its praises! You’ll also get lots of admin and secretarial support, with an approximate 2:1 ratio. This firm’s savvy use of the latest tech has also revolutionised the way its teams work, leaving its lawyers with more time to do that they do best – advising clients. In addition, their marketing function is genuinely impressive and known for being one of the best in the sector. This takes massive pressure off fee earners to network and engage in business development alongside their chargeable work. The firm is consistently acknowledged in the Legal 500 across multiple practice areas every year, demonstrating its commitment to doing quality work. A consistent award-winner, this firm has recently been recognised at the Modern Law Awards and Manchester Legal Awards. Its lawyers are also regularly featured in national media, including the Daily Express, The Independent and on LBC. So, if you are looking to build a profile, the firm will help you with this. This firm also has one of the strongest social value footprints of any we’ve worked with. They are proud of their commitment to doing good in the community, and you’ll feel proud to work here in turn. How to apply for this role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Kelly Reid on the email above. Kelly is an Associate Director and Private Client Team Lead at Realm. Working exclusively within private client, contentious probate and court of protection recruitment, she works with law firms of all sizes across the North West, from private client boutiques to multi-service national firms. Kelly’s in-depth market knowledge and contacts enable her to match private client solicitors with the right firms and roles for them. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £40,000 - £70,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Court of Protection Job ref V-35548

What can you expect? This role sits in our Real Estate team, which encompasses environment, project planning, real estate finance and real estate litigation. The team advise on every stage of the life cycle of your property, with areas of expertise including construction, development, energy and infrastructure, hotel and leisure, investment, landlord and tenant matters, planning, environment and compulsory purchase, property litigation, real estate finance and real estate tax. Responsibilities Diary management responsibilities including making appointments, organising meetings, and ensuring the smooth running of such meetings including ordering refreshments etc. as appropriate. File management responsibilities. Opening and closing files including ensuring electronic filing systems are maintained accurately and up to date. Undertake e-mail management (manage inbox and file e-mails), ensuring that urgent emails are promptly picked up by fee earners, or forwarded to another fee earner in their absence. Proactive client liaison including take messages, pass on information and deal with simple queries. Work collaboratively with other secretarial support to provide a responsive and professional secretarial support service to fee earners and clients including supporting additional fee earners during PA holidays and sickness. Management and co-ordination of the Partners’ billing and financial requirements including producing WIP and aged debt reports. Audio and copy typing of legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard. Manage the production of all documents (even those not typed personally) from initiation to delivery back to the relevant fee earner, involving Document Specialists as required. Organising conference calls on behalf of the fee earners in a timely fashion. Prepare client registration documents, engagement/assignment letters, conflicts checks, money laundering and audit Letters, with direction from partner/fee earner. Maintain CRM by updating InterAction and maintaining fee earner contact list. Support Marketing and Business Development administration e.g. prepare alerters, presentations, contact sheets etc; organising events, booking venues, managing invite lists and co-ordinating event logistics Co-ordinating travel and producing travel packs if requested. Ordering searches and managing their delivery using TM Group and Land Registry Portal Any additional ad hoc tasks as required. Generally – must be flexible and willing to work outside of office hours where client transactions require that. Experience and Knowledge Experienced Legal Secretary/PA within a real estate department is essential for this role. Must possess excellent diary management, organisation and prioritisation skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and build good relationships with clients and staff within the firm. Must work well as part of a team. Must be a competent, fast and accurate typist. Must be competent at producing legal documents to a high standard. Professional telephone manner and the ability to accurately record and pass on messages. Sound technical skills in the following areas: Microsoft Office IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (Fieldfisher uses Microsoft 365). Proven document or case management skills (Fieldfisher use iManage Work). Proven experience of using a legal computerised finance system (Fieldfisher use Evergreen). Proven experience of using a Client Relationship Management system (Fieldfisher use InterAction). Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm with a good level of accuracy Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, please visit our website: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/locations/united-kingdom/contact-us/offices/accessing-fieldfisher-manchester What can we offer you? Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more. Fieldfisher Manchester is based in one of the city's most vibrant destinations. We are based in the ultra-modern No.1 Spinningfields, a thriving hub for work, rest and recreation surrounded by restaurants and cafÃs. We are based on the 17th floor, so if you're inspired by fantastic skyline views and a bright, contemporary workspace then we will not disappoint. Offering excellent commuter links with easy access to railway, Metrolink and bus services, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, bike storage, shower facilities and much more. We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas. We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself! Culture & personal development We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself. We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to “access all areas” across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured. How to apply Enter your email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit your CV and to start your application. Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Vacancy details Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 month FTC - Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Mid Business area Support Duration Temporary Hours Full time Location Manchester Reference number GL02345 Duration details 12 Months FTC Job title Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 Month FTC - Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jen Foster At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department & wider firm? As the single point of contact for fee earners and the completion of their work, the role with undertake all aspects of the Practice Assistant role, or where appropriate, manage the workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to fee earners in the group and exceptional client service. What does the role actually involve? Client relationship management Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients and dealing with basic client queries as appropriate Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the Shared Services team/speech recognition for accuracy/formatting, before it is passed to the relevant lawyer Taking and making client related calls, dealing with and handling message taking as appropriate. Liaise with Client & Marketing and provide support for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc. Manage Interaction and ensure new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information are added Responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring Administrative Responsible for files being opened and closed. Supervise general filing requirements and record- keeping and production of engagement letters, ensuring compliance at all times Monitor and manage key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support fee earners in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, directories, internal client Work with business development managers on the maintenance of CRM to ensure key client contacts are in Interaction and ‘bounce-backs’ e.g. contacts with rejected email addresses are reviewed, updated or archived from system Assisting in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences (vulture) Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to date, anticipating requirements e.g. associated travel/accommodation bookings, meeting rooms, drafting itineraries, preparing agendas, preparing and circulating papers Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required First point of contact for the team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Assisting in the tender process – liaising with Business Development, collating outstanding information, assisting with draft/final submissions Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Receiving instructions via digital dictation for tasks and acting upon the same Maintaining LinkedIn profile, updating connections and adding new activity Checks Mytenders for CVs, copies of old tenders, policies, insurance details etc. Manages enquiry inboxes, and website queries Communication Key point of contact for Fee Earners and Clients to maintain relationships and ensure a high level of support is always provided by the team Monitor post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee earner and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Provide support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by the Team Manager. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it evident that a colleague needs assistance with their workload Answering phone calls for other members of the team when they are away from their desk and participating in a lunch time telephone rota within the Practice Assistant team Minute taking, following up designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting Liaise with the [Team Manager] over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant fee earners Financial Assist fee earners and business development for client and event billing and credit control process Responsible for the completion of complex billing; ensuring bills are prepared to the highest standards of accuracy and it’s undertaken within the team in accordance with the contractual requirement Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP certification process Anticipating and dealing with matter related finance administration to include APRs, BACs, TTs Managing Expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PSM where challenges arise Responsible for managing the creation and maintenance of client data rooms in accordance with case milestones Proactively promote the use of data rooms with clients and lawyers Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained within our case management and practice management systems, raising requests with the CMI team as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, CRU forms Undertaking searches and completion of Stamp Duty Land Tax Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Customer service Arranging and attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and PSM's to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? 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 Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the legal support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to establish and build client relationships; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer service focused Proven experience of managing administration services and resources, with a hands-on, practical approach Effective at investigating issues and seeing a problem through to conclusion Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Excellent team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Confidential and discreet but able to redirect information when appropriate to ensure areas of concern are resolved effectively Well organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all client communications and deliverables