Career opportunities: Legal PA

About us

 
At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together.

Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up.

 
You'll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand.
 

You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations.

 
Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor.

Position summary

Are you an experienced Legal PA who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? In this role, you will provide high-level support to Partners, Counsel and Associates, taking ownership of complex tasks, coordinating projects, managing daily administration, and delivering wider departmental support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, highly organised and adaptable individual who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, taking initiative, and playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a busy legal team.

Position responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of clients, sector mandates, stakeholders and projects.


• Understand priorities, potential issues, sensitivities and key client stakeholders and practically apply this knowledge to support partners and fee earners across a range of activities.


• Act as the key liaison point between clients (both internal and external) and take responsibility for handling and directing incoming queries/issues. Assess, prioritize and follow up requests and actions, whilst managing clients’ expectations.


• Manage fee earners' schedules. coordinate and arrange meetings to best utilize time. proactively manage diary conflicts and ensure fee earners are prepared in advance of meetings with all necessary documentation and details.


• Suggest and arrange keep in touch client visits/other meetings.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to interact and build strong relationships at all levels. 


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 


• Ability to demonstrate absolute discretion and handle sensitive situations. 


• A confident, enthusiastic and committed approach, whilst remaining flexible and proactive at all times. 


• A patient and calm demeanor with an ability to work well in pressured situations, always maintaining a professional attitude. 

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