Legal PA

Watson Farley & Williams was established in London in 1982 and is an international law firm dedicated to client care, legal excellence and investment in its people.  The firm has offices in Athens, Bangkok, Dubai, London, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome and Singapore.

The firm has seen rapid expansion in size and geography.  Having started as a maritime law firm, in which it remains pre-eminent, the firm is today recognised for its specialist focus on five core sectors: Energy & Infrastructure, Maritime, Natural Resources, Real Estate and Transport in which it provides a full suite of services including finance, corporate, dispute resolution, tax, employment and regulatory.

This role is based within litigation, arbitration and disputes although candidates with strong property litigation experience are invited to apply. Fee earner allocation to include one partner and four associates.

The position requires a PA with a minimum of five years’ experience, knowledge and ambition, who is able to use their own initiative, have first class organisational skills and be an integral team player. Flexibility, diversity and proactive positivity are key attributes.

• Good technical knowledge in the firm’s core systems – Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Clear and Professional in both written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised and able to assist others with the management of their practices.
• Skilled in prioritising multiple tasks and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Accurate, with high level of attention to detail.
• Professional and articulate: able to build positive relationships with stakeholders.

• Good technical knowledge in the firm’s core systems – Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Clear and Professional in both written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised and able to assist others with the management of their practices.
• Skilled in prioritising multiple tasks and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Accurate, with high level of attention to detail.
• Professional and articulate: able to build positive relationships with stakeholders.

• Team player, works in a flexible manner to assist the group.
• Collaborates with others in sharing work and knowledge.
• Excellent client service.
• Proactive, using initiative to continually assess where role can be developed.
• Demonstrates willingness to broaden skills to meet evolving requirements.

• Income protection scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave per year
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Sports club contribution

12 month maternity contract.

At Watson Farley & Williams we value diversity and promote a culture of respect for each individual. We encourage workforce diversity at all levels and in all aspects from recruitment and selection to appraisal and promotion. All decisions relating to employment practice will be objective and based on merit and ability.