Legal PA

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We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with more than 5,000 people across 30+ countries. We are full-service with deep niche and sector experience. We live our values and are purpose-led. We strive for a workplace where everyone can thrive and are ambitious for our clients, communities and for you.

Overview

We currently have multiple Legal PA opportunities within our Dublin office, supporting various fee earners across different business areas. You will provide confidential, professional and proactive support to a designated group of stakeholders. Confidence, effective communication and an assertive, forward-thinking approach are essential.

Role and responsibilities

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning.
• Attend team meetings, act as a liaison point for internal and external clients, and draft clear replies to incoming correspondence.
• Assist with client queries during stakeholder absences and maintain a flexible hybrid working approach.
• Support the wider PA team, covering for colleagues during absences as needed.
• Efficient mailbox, diary and travel management; proactively resolve conflicts and anticipate future needs.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and ensure equipment and refreshments for in-person and virtual meetings.
• End-to-end workflow management, delegating tasks across dedicated support teams (billing, finance, document production) to meet deadlines and service scope.
• Document management (including collaboration with the Document Production Team for larger documents) and matter management (opening processes, electronic filing, stakeholder collaboration).
• Provide financial administrative support and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Pitch and presentation creation in collaboration with the document production team.
• Coordinate and organise events, manage marketing and business development activities as required.
• Champion process improvements and leverage technology to enhance productivity.

Skills and experience

• Experience in a similar professional services environment and ability to adapt to a busy work setting.
• Strong client service orientation with proactive issue resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to delegate tasks while maintaining ownership of transactional activities.
• High-level PA support to senior stakeholders, including calendar management and handling confidential information.
• Relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong task management, risk awareness and the ability to balance priorities to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Copilot) at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Team collaboration and willingness to support colleagues as needed.

What's in it for you?

We offer benefits focused on your development, performance, financial future and health, plus opportunities to contribute to the world.

• Fair, transparent and equitable practices
• Recognition of values-aligned performance and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Health and wellness benefits including dental and healthcare support
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• International and cross-functional exposure
• Pro bono and community engagement opportunities
• Retirement planning, insurance and related protections

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusive culture is a core value. We value diverse perspectives and collaboration, supporting flexible working arrangements where possible and offering adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.

If you need any support during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can discuss how we can assist you.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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