PA to the Business Team Partners

Vacancy:
PA to the Business Team Partners Vacancy: PA to the Business Team Partners - Business Hours: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Torquay

Our Business Team combines efficient legal support colleagues with trusted and experienced lawyers who together deliver outstanding client service across the full range of business services.

The Business Team is led by Corri Pedrick , a Corporate Partner, and Jayme Nicholson , an Employment Partner. The team work collaboratively with individuals, businesses and corporations to ensure that their commercial objectives are met by providing focused, practical and pragmatic advice.

The Role

The candidate will provide PA support to the firm's Business Team Partners.

The role will provide the successful candidate with a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become involved at all levels of the firm's business, from client services to practice management, by executing a wide range of administrative duties efficiently and effectively in order to allow the Partners to focus on the more strategic elements of their respective roles.

You will be expected to have contact with clients, both in person and by telephone and email, as well as with other law firms and related professional organisations and agencies. You will also provide efficient administrative and secretarial support using a case management system and a wide range of business software applications and will assist with time and daily management, scheduling of meetings and note taking.

Who You Are

Your role as PA to the Business Team Partners is key so previous experience of working at this level is essential. It would be a distinct advantage if you have worked within the legal services profession before, although this is not essential, providing you have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop your knowledge and experience in this particular sector.

You will be a first-class administrator and a strong team player who is committed to providing the best possible support to the individuals you report to.

You will:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be articulate and able to communicate clearly, concisely and without jargon.
• Have experience of working with a variety of business software packages and an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Have exceptional time management skills and an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a good knowledge of grammar and its application.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, whilst maintaining a thorough, organised and methodical approach to your work.
• Be flexible and adaptable when necessary.
• Be confident and comfortable in communicating with a variety of individuals at all levels.

Position: PA to the Business Team Partners

Department: Business

Location: Torquay

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Contract

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday inclusive)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Reward

It is extremely important that all our team members feel valued and their hard work and commitment is recognised so we offer a generous remuneration package which makes Kitson Boyce an employer of choice.

If you work for us, you will enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• An employer pension contribution of 3% of your basic monthly salary.
• A discretionary bonus scheme.
• 33 days' holiday per annum, which includes bank holidays.
• An additional day's leave on your birthday.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Western Provident Association (WPA) - health care cash plan for all employees.
• A Death in Service benefit for your dependant(s) of 4 x your annual salary.
• Discounted staff legal services - wills and conveyancing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please upload your cv and a covering letter below.