Junior Legal PA - FTC - Employment

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Our Practice Group

Employment, Labor and Pensions

We are a practice that works across the entire breadth of international employment, labor and pensions issues.

Clients praise us for our ability to provide quality employment legal advice in our domestic markets, coordinate advice across multiple global jurisdictions and project manage matters from initial scoping through to completion to ensure a consistent, customer-focused and

seamless service.

Whilst we are not reliant on corporate support (a significant portion of our work is derived from issues not relating to M&A and other corporate issues) we have a strong record of working on corporate deals, supporting clients with project management and co-ordinating advice from multiple jurisdictions throughout deals and subsequent integrations.

We overlay our knowledge of employment, labor and pensions law with the considerable sector experience we have gained. We work across most sectors and have particular experience within the technology, media and telecommunications, manufacturing and engineering, energy, consumer and financial institutions sectors.

What to expect

As a Junior Legal PA, you will play a pivotal role providing proactive and professional support to stakeholders. Your journey within our global law firm is filled with opportunities for growth and development within a culture of continuous feedback.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Training and on-the-job development: We invest in your professional growth through our structured development plans, including the Junior Legal PA Learning Pathway. This pathway is designed to support your development progress over two years, guiding you towards becoming a proficient Legal PA. Expect comprehensive training that equips you with the skills needed to excel in your role. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues and gain practical insights through hands-on experience. With personalised coaching from your mentor and buddy, we ensure a dedicated and supportive approach to each step of your journey.
• Pro Bono, Community and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Opportunities: Beyond your daily tasks, we encourage you to contribute to Pro Bono, Community and D&I initiatives. Make a difference by using your skills to benefit our communities.
• Ambition for people, clients and communities: Our ambition extends beyond business success. We are equally committed to the growth and well-being of our people, clients and the broader community.
• Staying ahead: Collaborate closely with lawyers, take ownership of tasks, exceed business expectations, anticipate challenges and adapt to changing technologies

Role and key responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement: Conduct regular one to one meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning. Attend team meetings, maintain a flexible approach and adopt hybrid working to accommodate stakeholder and client needs.
• Diary and mailbox management: Efficiently manage diaries and mailbox management. Act as a liaison point for colleagues and clients. Assist with client queries during stakeholder absences.
• Meeting coordination: Organise and plan meetings, arrange necessary travel, equipment and refreshments using available technology and resources.
• Workload prioritisation: Take ownership of tasks, delegate effectively across dedicated support teams such as billing, finance, team assistants, document production. Monitor task progress and proactively communicate with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Matter management: Manage the end to end file opening process, collaborating with stakeholders and other business support teams, including electronic filing.
• Financial administration and compliance: Assist in providing financial administrative support to stakeholders, coordinating with billing and finance teams, ensuring compliance with legal, firm-wide and practice specific policies and procedures.
• Document management: Undertake short document work. Collaborate with our document production team for larger documents utilising our dedicated software.
• Business development support: Assist the team with follow-up reporting. Support marketing and business development activities, including meet and greets. Prepare and submit expenses.
• Collaboration and technology adoption: Build and maintain collaborative working relationships. Continuously seek opportunities to embrace technologies that improve efficiency. Champion self-serve technology adoption within the team.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Experience in a similar environment: Experience working within a comparable professional setting, allowing for seamless adaptation to our busy environment. Client-centric approach: Committed to consistently delivering exceptional client service, ensuring stakeholders’ requirements are fulfilled.
• Proactive and positive attitude: A proactive mindset, coupled with a positive outlook, drives effective collaboration and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills: Proficient in communication and interpersonal interactions. Confidently engages with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Initiative and commitment: Takes ownership of tasks, proactively seeking opportunities to contribute and deliver results. Relationship building: Skilled at fostering strong relationships both internally and externally, enhancing collaboration and teamwork.
• Task management and risk awareness: Maintains awareness of quality and risk factors, ensuring efficient task execution.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Demonstrates flexibility in navigating change, adapting seamlessly to evolving circumstances.
• Microsoft applications proficiency: Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot. Driven to Excel: Consistently aiming for excellence and high performance.
• Ownership of personal development: Takes responsibility for continuous growth and development

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our hybrid working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.