More about the role
As an introduction to
this career, we have designed,
structured and developed this Trainee Legal PA Scheme to give you an experience
which is practical and enjoyable whilst authentically reflecting the experience
of a Legal PA. You will work alongside our established teams, reporting directly
into a Lead Legal PA, supporting a range of Lawyers and Partners while enjoying
structured work-based learning and skills training.
While shadowing an experienced PA, you will be provided the opportunity
to rotate through different departments, picking up a range of responsibilities
and experiences.
The type of work you
can expect will include:
- Diary management
- Ensuring client meetings and clashes do not occur
- Arranging meetings on behalf of partners/lawyers/clients –
ensuring that they have the appropriate materials
- Arranging business travel and webinar arrangements
- File management – opening and closing files using electronic filing
systems
- Mailbox management
- Communicating with fee earners on a regular basis (face to face and
over the telephone/video call)
- Undertaking typing to help with documents
- Take messages from clients and passing on messages to the relevant
fee earner
- Work with Legal Support Services across the Firm (such as the
document production team and practice administration team)
- Support fee earners with their time recording
- Liaise
with the billing team
- Submit
invoices
- Prepare
draft letters and emails
- Prepare
presentations and meeting papers
- Opening
new clients (supporting AML processes and working with the firm's Risk
Team)
- Work
with the Marketing Team to upload and update content on the Firm's website
and internal intranet
- Support
fee earners with Business Development and Bids management and processes
What can we offer
you?
Fieldfisher's varied
benefits package is designed to support and enrich our people. After all, they
are the core of what we do. This includes Private Health insurance, Life
assurance & Income protection, Flexi gym discounts, Season ticket loans,
Bike to work loans and many more.
Working in
Fieldfisher Belfast
Our vibrant, modern
working spaces are based in the iconic Titanic Quarter. You will be joining a
new and exciting office environment which has seen rapid expansion since its
opening in August 2018. We have recently celebrated our 3rd anniversary and just
launched an inaugural graduate scheme, so it's fair to say that you will be a
part of something big! And yes, we're all aboard the 'hot-desking' bandwagon
but who isn’t in 2021!? There's nothing better than a modern, open plan
workspace – friendly Office Manager included.
With a diverse team
of 80 Fee Earning and Business Support staff, team get-togethers, away days,
social events and charity committee, we really have nailed this collaborative
& fun work environment thing.
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.
Inclusiveness and
Diversity
At Fieldfisher we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where
everyone feels valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Our Inclusiveness
and Diversity ("I&D") Strategy is firmly rooted in Fieldfisher's
overall business strategy; we very much view I&D as being core to the
business and we aim to integrate it into all our systems and processes.
Values
At Fieldfisher we are proud of our inclusive culture, where we hope everyone can feel comfortable being themselves. Living the Fieldfisher Values is central to our culture. This is how we define our values:
What skills and
experience are we looking for?
- Team player
- Reliable and professional
- Good written and strong communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong educational background (preferable a graduate from a
Business/Secretarial college)
- C and above in Maths and English
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Enthusiastic, keen and proactive
- Experience of working in a customer facing role would be
advantageous (such as retail and hospitality)
The Recruitment Process
As a Firm, our ability to deliver the quality of advice and service to
our clients relies on the quality of our people and it's important that we're
the right fit for each other.
We have designed our selection process to be rigorous, yet fair. There
are several stages to our application process, but our dedicated Talent
Acquisition Team are on hand throughout the entire process to give you all the
help and support you need.
1. Online application form
2. Online test
3. Phone interview
4. Face to face assessment centre
Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of
opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our
staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's
suitability to meet the requirements of the role.