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Overview
We are currently looking to recruit a Legal PA to join Pinsent Masons Saudi Arabia LLP based in Riyadh. This is a full-time contract, Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours per week.
Background
Pinsent Masons is an internal law firm with more than 25 offices globally. The firm has four offices in the Middle East : Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh. Pinsent Masons obtained a foreign law licence last year and is now in the process of building the team in Saudi Arabia.
Purpose of the role
Provide proactive and professional Legal PA support to the legal team. Deliver services to the business in a manner consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the firm operates. This role embraces a team-working approach, collaborating with lawyers and other members of Business Operations to fulfil the needs of the business. In addition to being assigned to a number of specific lawyers, a Legal PA will work with every member of the team to ensure that overall needs are met. Support may be provided to staff from more than one business unit, and the group composition may change to reflect the Firm’s current structure.
Candidate Overview
- At least 3 years PA experience in a busy environment required, preferably in a law firm or professional services
- Willingness and enthusiasm to work with and support the group and wider office
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people and colleagues at all levels
- Confident, organised and proactive
- Bilingual in Arabic and English
Key Responsibilities
Client Service
Building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external clients and their teams and developing knowledge of their businessActively contributing to client service initiatives in the group, including attending client events and seminars where requiredDeveloping and maintaining core sector understanding to support delivery of optimum client servicePlanning & Organisation
Liaising regularly (at least weekly) with lawyers to identify work commitments and prioritise workloadProactively identify areas of responsibility and tasks you can take ownership ofExtensive diary and inbox management for the Saudi Managing Partner, Head of Projects for the Middle East and other lawyers, liaising with the wider team across multiple time zones; arranging meetings, booking travel, meeting rooms, and refreshments as neededProactive advance monitoring of lawyers’ diaries, reminding them of commitments and providing all supporting paperwork for each meetingLiaising with external travel company to arrange travel and accommodation; keeping lawyers advised of changes and ensuring up-to-date itinerariesLiaising with Business Operations to resolve problems on lawyers’ behalf and taking ownership of the issueDelegation of appropriate work types / requests to available support services to promote efficiencyManaging Communications
Taking ownership of answering lawyers’ telephone calls when unavailable, taking accurate messages and passing them on promptly; assisting with non-legal queries where possibleScreening, prioritising and dealing with lawyers’ incoming emails, post and voicemailManagement and coordination of lawyers’ emailsPreparing presentation slides and materials for internal / external meetings and eventsDrafting letters, memos or notes (non-legal content) in a literate and professional mannerDocument & File Management
Ensuring Document Services is utilised effectivelyManaging production of documents, coordinating changes, and ensuring consistency (formatting, numbering, etc.)Coordinating typing of audio files, drafting correspondence, producing documents / letters / e-mails and memosOpening client files, including conflict searches and AML checks with lawyers, preparation of client engagement letters, and maintaining client filesEnsuring documents are filed on FileSite with correct file and matter detailsRegularly reviewing files; liaising with lawyers to archive non-current files and store deeds appropriatelyBusiness Development / Relationship Management
Inputting uniform practice group credentials into the Credentials DatabaseOrganising events with Business Development, logging responses, and attending events to meet clients when requiredResearching clients, potential clients and new business initiatives; preparing briefing packs as requiredCollating information for client updates or reports, including alerts in InterAction and maintaining client informationAssisting lawyers with follow-ups from business development meetingsCollating information for bids, tenders, proposal documents, and keeping lawyers’ CVs up to dateMaintaining up-to-date contact details in InterAction for all lawyers’ contactsKnowledge of key business development materials for the practice areaBilling, Financial & Project Management
Attending internal client or project meetings to take notes and assist with action pointsAssisting lawyers with the billing process, agreeing dates for billing, and coordinating with lawyers for sign-offUsing Aderant to assist with financial queries and alertsDeveloping knowledge of the Firm’s accounts proceduresHelping lawyers manage client account balances to ensure funds are returned after matter completionPA / TA Team Member
Participating in monthly PA Team meetings to support other team membersCovering for other PAs in the region during holidaysCoordinating and delegating tasks to TAs where appropriateWhat happens next?
Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Recruitment team will share the outcome with you by email. We typically hold two interview stages per vacancy, with opportunities to meet two members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is usually virtual and the second stage usually in person at the office. We strive to remain flexible depending on the role or candidate requirements.
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