The role will provide proactive, efficient and high-quality administrative support to fee earners and Partners in the Commercial, Technology and IP Team, helping them make effective use of their time and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day team operations.
This is a part-time position ideally working three days per week. We are open to discussing the precise working pattern with suitable candidates at interview.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Type, compile and produce reports, presentations and correspondence for fee earners and Partners
- Undertake projects or tasks on behalf of the team, using initiative and organisational skills to complete work with limited supervision
- Produce documents, including drafting, proofreading, formatting, numbering and hyperlinking
- Manage diaries and inboxes, including setting up events and meetings and monitoring inboxes
- Support billing processes, including producing WIP reports and invoices, and arranging payment of foreign agents’ fees
- Collate and file expenses and mileage claims for the team
- Support file management, including opening new clients and matters, running conflict checks and archiving
- Carry out technical administrative tasks accurately and efficiently, using relevant firm systems and processes
- Keep the team updated on important tasks, reviews and deadlines
- Act as a professional point of contact for clients and help maintain strong client relationships
- Undertake printing, scanning, posting and other administrative support for the team
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the team.
Technical Competencies
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
- Strong document production and proofreading skills
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and document-management systems, with the ability to support others
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Tact, diplomacy and discretion, with confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather relevant information, assess options and reach practical conclusions
- A positive, proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and suggest improvements
About You
About Us
At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.
As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.
Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:
- We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
- We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.
- We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
- Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.
- We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.
Personal Assistant in Leicester employer: Howes Percival
Howes Percival is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work environment in Norwich. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company offers flexible work-life balance and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal sector.
