Pinsent Masons
Global law firm offering legal expertise in sectors like infrastructure, energy, and commercial.
2 days ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
mailbox management
soft‑cost uploads
prebill management
ifinance reporting
time transfers
audit pack
Reporting to the Assistant Billing Manager, you will help keep the Billing Team running smoothly by managing shared mailboxes, processing soft‑cost uploads and supporting a range of billing‑related tasks. The role combines administrative duties with financial housekeeping, audit support and occasional cover for colleagues.
- Monitor Billing Team mailboxes and respond to queries promptly
- Post soft costs such as courier and special delivery charges
- Assist with soft cost uploads (e.g., land registry search fees, photocopying, catering recharges)
- Raise prebills for Trademark matters and circulate them to PAs
- Run iFinance reports and export to Excel to reconcile prebills
- Process time and disbursement transfers in line with the Firm’s Time Recording Policy, challenging non‑compliant requests
- Process time and disbursement write‑offs in line with the Additional Discount Policy
- Amend phase and task time entries, ensuring accuracy
- Coordinate the standard report pack for audit enquiries
- Undertake financial housekeeping, including matter closures
- Provide cover for other team members during absences
Requirements
aderant
excel
it skills
numeracy
teamwork
finance
We are looking for a proactive individual with strong numeracy, high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure. Desirable experience includes a professional services or finance office background and familiarity with Aderant; confident Excel and IT skills are essential. Personal qualities such as teamwork, methodical organisation, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are highly valued.
Benefits
Joining the team means becoming part of a collaborative, supportive Finance group with opportunities to gain experience in a professional services environment. The firm offers a range of benefits including generous leave, pension, private healthcare and various interest‑free loan schemes.
- Carers’ leave (up to five paid days’ leave towards caring responsibilities)
- 25 days’ annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase or roll over 5 days
- Contributory pension of up to 5%
- Private healthcare policy
- Death in service cover (4 × base salary)
- Eligibility for interest‑free season ticket, gym membership, and rental deposit loans
- Cycle to work scheme
Training + Development
Interview process
- two interview stages: first virtual, second in-person.
- each stage involves meeting two members of the hiring team.
- format may be flexible depending on role or candidate requirements.
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
19th century
Founded
Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.
- Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
- Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
- Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
- Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
- Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
- Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
- Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.
Culture + Values
- Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
- Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
- Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2040
Global Sustainability Target
Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.
50% Emission Reduction
Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target
Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainable Electricity Commitment
Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.
40% Energy Reduction
UK Office Efficiency
Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.
- Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
- All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
- Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
- Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
- Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.
Inclusion & Diversity
33rd Rank
Social Mobility Index
Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.
7 Year Streak
Top-10 Employer
Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.
3,500 Employees
Legal Team & Workforce
~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.
- Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
- Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
- Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.