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PERSONAL ASSISTANT - CORPORATE FIRM, BRISTOL The vacancy is for a PA to join a colleague PA (who works only 3 days a week) to support 2 Partners (PGH), 3 associates and 2 solicitors in the commercial litigation team based in Bristol. Ideally the candidate would benefit from having litigation experience or the willingness and enthusiasm to learn the legal work carried out within the team. The candidate will need to be a team player, flexible and be able to develop working relationships with colleagues and clients. Key responsibilities Key Client Care - providing clients with a first point of contact. Provide effective high level administrative support to lawyers / partners Deal with enquiries from client, colleagues and third parties and provide effective transfer of information Audio typing - approx 40% of the role Administrative work - approx 60% of the role Ideally some litigation experience or the willingness and enthusiasm to learn the legal work carried out within the team. Good sense of humour, team player, good communicator Involvement in ad-hoc projects as given by the group manager or lawyer Billing and credit control procedures for lawyers and clients Involvement in marketing initiatives that are currently being developed within the team and department Proactive diary and inbox management for lawyers. Provide cover for teams members during sickness / holidays Key skills Excellent IT skills including Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook (typing speed approx 70-80 wpm) Essential to have excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to use initiative and provide an efficient service to the teams and in a positive and proactive manner. A flexible and adaptable approach to work Enthusiastic in developing knowledge of commercial litigation APPLY NOW!!! TAILORED SOLUTIONS RECRUITMENT