We are looking to appoint a Legal PA to work as part of a team of 10 commercial litigation lawyers ranging from a board member to junior lawyers.

Experience of working in a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential.

The role will encompass the following:

• Working as part of a dynamic and high performing team
• Liaising directly with clients and contacts
• Some digital dictation typing 
• Management of diaries, meetings and fee earner commitments
• Liaising with other departments, accounts and central management
• Numerate and able to understand accounts for the purpose of billing, paying disbursements and assisting credit control
• Collating and completing expense forms   
• Opening and closing client files
• Knowledgeable use of Word and Excel programmes
• Experience of the IT systems Proclaim, iManage preferable but not essential.

The successful candidate must be able to work well within a team as well as having the flexibility required when working within a fast paced environment.

Whilst it is likely that you will have experience of working in a commercial law firm, it is not essential.  Applicants with experience at another professional services firm or someone with the right ambition and drive who is looking for a career change will be considered.

Working for JMW  

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offer staff many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A one hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work
• The opportunity to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all staff

More information about our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page.