JM Legal are frequently instructed on a variety of Legal Secretary / Legal PA vacancies from our clients throughout the legal sector and beyond. Whilst we endeavour to advertise all of our active vacancies as soon as possible, there are always a number of positions that cannot be advertised due to confidentiality agreements with our clients, or some positions so new they may just not be advertised yet. If you cannot see the role you are looking for please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss all suitable opportunities in relation to your experience.
Legal PA & Secretarial Jobs
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Legal PA - Global Law Firm - Paying up to £55k
City of London | £50000 - £55000 per annum + Hybrid Working
Legal PA - Global Law Firm - Paying up to £55k My Client, a top tier Global Law firm who advise household names across the world seek a confident Legal PA to assist their highly sought after Private Equity department. The Partner needs assistance with extensive email and diary management, gatekeeping and generally being one step ahead of them to assist with their workload. The firm have over 2,000 Lawyers worldwide, offer Legal advice over 60 Industries and have over 20 Offices. They are constantly being recognised for their work and offer a fun and vibrant working environment. The firm offer one of the most competitive benefits across the market as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Stunning Offices Based in the City Paying up to £55,000 Hybrid Working - 4 days in the office and 1 from home Full comprehensive benefits available Duties include: Managing the Partner's diary Email management - monitoring, screening, responding and delegating Scheduling global meetings Managing travel arrangements including travel packs/itineraries Preparing paperwork for meetings Assisting with Business Development activities Handling sensitive and confidential information Suggesting smarter ways of working Assisting with projects Skill required: Previous Legal PA experience Understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications Ability to build strong working relationships with Colleagues, Clients and third parties alike Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.
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Capital Markets Legal Secretary - Paying up to £52k
City of London | £45000 - £52000 per annum + Hybrid Working
My Client, a Global Powerhouse of a Law firm are recruiting for a Legal PA to join their award-winning Capital Markets department. They are a firm that ever Legal PA aspires to work for and have over 1,000 Lawyers across the world. They operate a 'one firm' approach, meaning that the successful Candidate will work with their other 16 offices. This particular role is supporting 2 Partners and Associates within the Capital Markets department. They are keen to meet with Legal PA's who have at least 2 years' Legal Secretarial experience and have supported Partner Level within a Law firm. Based in the heart of the City Capital Markets department Paying up to £52,000 Hybrid working Benefits include Birthday holiday, 28 days holidays, wealth of wellbeing benefits, private GP service, medical insurance, life assurance, pension and many more!! Duties Day to day diary management to include scheduling meetings and appointments. Arranging global travel to include business itineraries. Email management. Audio typing, creating and amending correspondence and placing documents into house style. Creating PowerPoint presentations, memos and reports. Time entry. Manage the billing process. Assistance with the BD activities. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience of working within a Law firm, supporting their own allocation - or in a Hub setting at Partner level. Ideally within Corporate, but other areas of Law may be considered.
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Legal PA - Finance - Elite law firm - £49.5k! (hybrid)
London | £45000 - £49000 per annum
Corporate/Finance Legal PA needed for much loved International Law firm Salary - £49,500 Location - Moorgate Hybrid - 3/2 Supporting a mix of 7/8 fee earners including Partners, they're looking for a dynamic Legal PA who can roll up their sleeves and get stuck in straight away. The firm are known for their flexible and supportive nature helping you to feel settled from day one and the office environment is one you'll actually enjoy going to 3 days a week! The firm are open to any legal background although it would be advantageous if you have Corporate or Finance law experience. Duties will include: Diary management E-mail management, checking prioritising and summarising e-mails on a daily basis and reporting on and creating action points Time management - ensuring fee earners time and narratives are inputted daily Drafting correspondence as required Comprehensive travel arrangements Becoming familiar with legal terminology of practice area Establishing relationships with clients and anticipating their needs Organises document management, including opening files, archiving and ensures that all relevant documents are filed electronically and paper based as required Demonstrates an understanding of the end-to-end billing process and Elite (Financial System) and liaising with billing team, producing relevant documentation Undertaking typing as required either via dictation or by marked up handwritten changes Delegating where necessary administrative tasks to administrative members of the team For more information or any questions about any other roles that JM Legal are currently recruiting on, please get in touch
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Legal PA / Team Leader - Corporate Tax
City of London | £50000 - £52000 per annum + Hybrid working, Gym, 28 days annual leave
Legal PA / Team Leader - Tax law. Working for a leading Global Law Firm with offices in over 40 countries Legal PA to 2 Partners & 3 Fee Earners - dealing with Corporate Tax Team Leader to 6 Secretaries - overseeing work flow Working 50% from home and 50% in amazing offices Salary up to £52,000 Superb benefits including a free gym, subsidised Restaurant and 28 days annual leave ! Please only apply if you have experience of being a Team Leader for Secretaries or a HUB within a Law Firm.
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TEAM LEADER - GLOBAL LAW FIRM - UP TO £52K + 50/50 HYBRID
City of London | £45000 - £52000 per annum + 50/50 Hybrid
TEAM LEADER - GLOBAL LAW FIRM - PAYING UP TO £52K + A FANTASTIC HYBRID WORKING POLICY My Client, an international Law firm based in the City, who are known for their ambition to be the best at looking after their Clients, wherever they operate around in the world, are currently seeking a Team Leader to join their award winning firm. They thrive on achieving their goals as a collegiate firm and provide a unique working environment that allows staff members to progress with their own personal development. Based near Liverpool Street Paying up to £52,000 Reporting into the Secretarial Manager Hybrid working policy - 50/50 Benefits includes Regular Social Events, Wellbeing Initiatives, Subsidised Restaurant, Health Screenings, Sports Clubs, Private Medical Insurance, Gym Membership, Annual Leave Trading and Mortgage Surgeries to name a few!! Duties Include Managing PA's across the department. Support a small allocation fo Partners. Acting as a liaison between the Fee Earners and PA's/Business Services Teams. Driving the delivery of a high standard, Client focused service. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, Fee Earners and PA's/Business Services staff members. Seek feedback from Fee Earners and use information to continuously drive PA staff members. Lead firm-initiated projects. Attend and contribute to management meetings. Monitor workload and workflow of PA's/Business Services staff members. Manage the performance review process for the team, identify training needs. Support recruitment process for the team. Being responsible for the annual budget for the team. Responsible for the communication and implementation of new initiatives for the team. Candidate Requirements Previous Team Leader experience, gained within a Law firm. Ability to implement and drive change. Experience of leading projects. Ability to identify potential problems and provide solutions. High level of professionalism, having the ability to maintain a professional demeanour in all situations. Previous experience of working within a Partnership environment and maintaining working relationships with all levels of Fee Earners. Please only apply if you have previous Team Leader experience, gained within a Law firm.
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Legal PA / Team Leader - up to £52k
City of London | £50000 - £52000 per annum + 50% WFH
Legal PA / Team Leader - Tax - up to £52k Working for a leading International law firm in central London!! They boast one of the best reputations in London and are a previous law firm of the year winner! Salary: up to £52,000 Agile working: 50% WFH Location: City My client is seeking a highly skilled Legal PA / Team Leader to support 2 tax Partners and coordinate the 6 PA's in the department. You will need some experience of managing PA's. Duties include: Full calender/diary management Inbox management Day to day coordination of PA's in the department Planning/overseeing logistics of new starters Assist with recruitment requirements Billing Arranging meetings Resource/performance management Assist with BD/marketing Experience required: 5 years as a Legal Secretary/PA with some coordinating experience For more info, please contact Adam at JM Legal
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Legal PA - ESG - Global Law Firm - Up to £53k
City of London | £43000 - £53000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal PA - ESG - Global Law Firm - Paying up to £53k + 2 days WFH My Client, an award winning International Law firm, seek a Legal PA to support a Partner and Fee Earners within the ESG department. The firm itself boasts over 20 offices worldwide, making them one of the most sought-after firms across the globe! Aside from their global presence and appeal, they also offer a superb benefits list and offer hybrid working, global secondments, work from any location for up to 4 weeks of the year and sabbaticals. City Location Paying up to £53,000 Hybrid working policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home This role sits within the rapidly expanding Energy Department Benefits include 25 days holiday, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, wellbeing initiatives and many more!! Duties include: Email management. Diary management; scheduling meetings and appointments. Arranging global travel. Audio typing, creating and amending correspondence and placing documents into house style. Creating PowerPoint presentations, memos and reports. Monthly billing. Assistance with the BD activities. Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information. Please only apply if you have Legal Secretarial experience, gained within a Law Firm.
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Legal PA - Corporate - City Law Firm - £48k
City of London | £40000 - £48000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal PA - Corporate - City Law Firm - £48k One of the leading City Law firms is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal PA. From the day that they began, they have shaped their firm around culture, atmosphere and character. The pride themselves on providing bespoke top-level Legal advice in this particular area of Law. Based in St Pauls Paying up to £48,000 Hybrid policy - 3 days in the office, 2 from home Working in their award-winning Corporate department Benefits includes Regular Social Events, 28 days holiday, Discounted Conveyancing, Private Medical Insurance, Gym Membership and Annual Leave Purchase of 8 additional days to name a few!! Duties include: Extensive diary management Acting as a gatekeeper Preparing sensitive and confidential information for meetings Creating and amending pitches, proposals and presentations Delegation to the central services team Extensive travel including preparing information packs Attending Client meetings when required Assisting with the event planning including sourcing venues and communication Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.
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Legal PA - Finance - £47k + Hybrid Working
City of London | £40000 - £47000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal PA - Finance - £47k + Hybrid Working My Client, an international power house who provide the soundest Legal advice to Clients over 100 countries seek a PA to join their London office where you will be given the opportunity to assist Lawyers in the practice who have been awarded with 40 Tier 1 rankings. This is a newly created role, working in a department that ensures you receive the relevant skills to climb the career ladder. This role would suit a Candidate who has previously supported their own allocation of Lawyers within a similar area of Law. Liverpool Street location Paying up to £ 47,000 Finance Department Benefits include Buy and sell holiday, awards for recognition of exceptional effort, bonus plan, private medical, competitive pension, health and wellbeing subsidiary and many more! Duties include: Arranging travel Creating and amending Legal documents to include correspondence Organising couriers Management of files including archiving and retrieval Completing expense forms Assist with the training of new members Working collaboratively with Office Services Closure of files Converting documents Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.
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3 x Legal PA - Corporate/Finance - Huge Law Firm - £47k!
City of London | £45000 - £47000 per annum + Excellent benefits, WFH 2 days
3 x Legal PA - Global Law firm - £47k + 2 days WFH An ever growing international law firm in the city are seeking 3 brand new Legal PA's to support 2 Partners respectively and their small team. 1x Legal PA - Finance (New headcount) 1x Legal PA - Corporate (New headcount) 1 x Legal PA - Disputes (New headcount) Location: Walking distance of Liverpool St You will be pleased to hear that the firm offer industry leading benefits such as: Excellent (discretionary) bonus Salary of up to £47k 9:30am to 5:30pm Enhanced maternity package, Dental/Health insurance Subsidised gym membership 2 days working from home The roles duties include: Diary management and international travel planning experience, as this role involves extensive travel and diary management Arranging meetings/travel Inbox management Billing and understanding of matter finance processes experience essential (3E desirable). Time entries Please apply immediately if you have at least 5 years experience in a Legal Secretary / PA role
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Legal PA - IT & Digital - Market leading firm - £46k+bonuses!
London | £45000 - £46000 per annum
A highly reputable Law firm that's admired around the world is seeking another Legal PA for one of their newly developed teams! Salary - £46,000 Location - St Paul's Hybrid - 3:2 Benefits - Fantastic list of benefits including 2 bonuses! Despite their modest size this firm has gained a brilliant reputation within their sector and can boast an impressive client base that's full of household names. Working in their IT & Digital team, typical allocations include two Partners and a handful of associates so you'll have plenty of work to keep you busy but won't be tearing your hair out. The team itself are full of likeable, light-hearted characters often arranging socials and the office environment relaxed which will allow you to settle in in no time at all. It's beneficial if you've worked in the areas above but the firm also take a refreshing approach and will consider other areas, corporate or commercial especially, as your skills are transferable! For an idea of the duties involved, please see the list below: Effective and proactive diary management, and awareness of Fee Earners' workloads to plan ahead Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Fee Earners' matters Researches new clients/contacts and prepares bios before meetings, and conducts basic research (on-line or otherwise) for Fee Earners when required Arranges travel and any other activities on behalf of others, where appropriate Provides excellent service to clients, both internal and external, in a timely and professional manner, presenting a positive image of the Firm at all times Provides assistance in the delivery of marketing communications, and records all business development meetings in InterAction Organises business development meetings and events for Fee Earners, and assists in the production of business development materials in liaison with the Marketing team Creates typed work of a high quality, formatting in accordance with house style, at high speed, with accuracy Makes effective use of the Document Management System Proactively uses initiative to compose and send on behalf of Fee Earners, correspondence Prepares bills (including bill narratives) with minimal supervision, as required by Fee Earners Carries out conflict searches and prepares/obtains relevant AML documentation For further information on this excellent position and firm please contact me.
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Document Production Specialist - 5.00pm-12.00am - £55-60k!
London | £55000 - £60000 per annum
Evening Document Production Specialist needed for world-renowned Law firm! Salary - £55-60,000 Hours - 5:00pm-12:00am Hybrid - 3/2 Location - City Benefits - Incredible package inc. private medical/dental insurance, excellent pension, chef cooked dinners, take away allowance, performance related bonus and many more! This is a newly created, expanding team with a chance to impart your expertise onto others and learn new skills at the same time. That said, a high degree of autonomy will be expected at times and a Document Production Specialist of the utmost reliability, confidence and most importantly, enthusiasm! Previous and up-to-date experience within Document Production in a Private Practice Law firm is an absolute must, only those with relevant experience will be considered. In addition to this, broad Legal knowledge would be a bonus but if you have mainly worked in Corporate and Litigation you're off to a good start. Duties include: Expertly revise, format, compare and cross-reference documents Convert documents from various formats to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, while adhering to the Firm's standard best practices Generate and update/revise Tables of Contents and create/run mail merges Modify, compile, and redact PDFs; create forms, e-closing binders and bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat Create, revise, and reformat PowerPoint presentations, maintaining Firm branding standards Create and modify organisational charts, flowcharts and timelines in Visio and PowerPoint Familiarity with Excel, including reformatting, setting up for printing, and basic formulas and charts If you'd like any further information, or questions regarding this role or any others, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Part Time Legal PA - Criminal Litigation
City of London | £43000 - £45000 per annum + Hybrid working
PART TIME Legal PA - Criminal Litigation supporting a Partner and Fee Earners - Monday & Tuesdays (1 day working from home) £45,000 pro rata This is an URGENT role to fill - PART TIME Legal PA working for a Partner and Fee Earners - CRIMINAL LAW Criminal Litigation / White Collar Crime Diary & Event Management Supporting a Partner and Team of Fee Earners Monday & Tuesdays with Hybrid working 1 day p/w - SO ONLY 1 day in the office which are stunning !!! Based very close to Liverpool Street station LEGAL PA SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL £45,000 pro rata Amazing benefits Please do not apply if you do not have Legal Secretarial experience
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Remote Document Production Operator - 9:00-5:00pm - £33k!
London | Up to £33000 per annum
Remote Document Production Operator needed for one of the world's largest law firms! Salary - £33,000 Location - fully remote position; work from home, the pub, wherever you like! Hybrid - see above! Benefits - Plenty including private medical/dental insurance, 25+ days annual leave, gym membership contributions and numerous 'flexible' benefits! The firm continue to make waves and are regarded as one of the best in their field boasting a diverse client base across the globe. This Document Production Operator position is working 9:00-5:00pm and the successful candidate will benefit from their modern approach by completing this role on a remote basis. Duties you can expect are: Extensive Document Production (creating, formatting and amending) across all Firm's systems. Managing document conversions. Preparing Pitch Documents. Transcribing BigHand dictations. Populating LaserForms. Producing Excel data sets Producing PowerPoint presentations and using software i.e. Templafy. Work closely with our Brand department to ensure documents are in House-style. Proof read and quality check work to ensure it is completed to the highest standard - including checking all amendments have been made and ensuring document makes logical and grammatical sense. Providing support to users on technical document production queries. Ability to repair problem documents either on own or with support from IT. Test and troubleshoot new IT systems and ensure these are smoothly rolled out, working alongside IT/Brand/BD Departments as appropriate. Share knowledge and proactively suggest changes as appropriate across the team to enable continuous improvement. If you are a Document Production Assistant, Operator or already a Specialist with experience gained in a Private Practice Law firm then please get in touch or if you know of anyone who's looking for this type of role.
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Executive Assistant - Disputes - Top tier firm - up to £60k!
London | £50000 - £60000 per annum
A much sought after top tier firm are seeking an Executive Assistant for their Disputes department Salary - up to £60,000 Hybrid - 3/2 Location - Liverpool Street Benefits - More than you'll need! Supporting two Partners, one of which is the Head of Department, along with two Associates, this Executive Assistant role is a hands on, highly involving position where you'll play an integral part in the continued success of the team. They are looking for someone who can hit the ground running with a proven track record of supporting at a Senior level. A background in Disputes would be ideal although the infrastructure at the firm allows them to consider other legal backgrounds too. Given the level, exemplary secretarial and technical skills are desired and also a need to be adaptable to work across different teams with different stakeholders. Duties you can expect are complex diary management, billing, direct client interactions, close matter involvement and projects so there'll be plenty to keep you occupied! This is fantastic opportunity to showcase your attributes and gain added responsibility in your career. If you are interested or would like any further details, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Legal PA - Art & Luxury - Paying up to £45k
City of London | £40000 - £45000 per annum + Hybrid Working
My Client, a full-service City Law firm seek a Legal Secretary to support their award winning Partners within the lavish Arts & Luxury department. The ideal Candidate will have previous Legal Secretarial experience in either Commercial and or Litigation. The department advise Clients on a Global scale and have experience in luxury assets such as watches, wine, collector cars and jewellery to name a few! City Location, based in stunning offices Interesting Art & Luxury department Paying up to £45,000 Hybrid - 4/1 Supporting Partners level Full comprehensive benefits list! Duties: Provide secretarial support to Partners Diary management - managing incoming invites and arranging meetings Email management - managing emails, acting as a gatekeeper Arranging travel - booking both business and personal travel, including itineraries, VISA's and any other requirements needed Attending regular 1:1 meetings for updates Monthly billing - Managing all WIP and invoicing requests, providing fee updates and entering time Assisting with Business Development activities - amending pitches, proposals and assisting the BD team Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information.
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Legal Secretary to Partners - Finance Law
City of London | £48000 - £49500 per annum + Hybrid 3:2
Legal Secretary to Partners - Finance Law. Based on the doorstep of Liv St station, salary up to £49,500 + Hybrid 3:2 To provide a full secretarial service to a number of Finance Partners, and then supporting Associates and Counsel from a shared in-box. Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, A Level preferable; Minimum RSA II typing; A secretarial qualification an advantage. Experience required: Knowledge of Finance work within a legal environment preferable; Experience of working in a partnership environment. There aren't many law firms closer to Liverpool Street Station than this, or are there many friendlier and personable teams to work for. Email for an immediate response
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PA to ESG Partner - City Law Firm - up to 53k
City of London | £45000 - £53000 per annum + 2 days wfh
PA providing 1-2-1 support to ESG Partner within major city law firm! What is Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance? Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is the practice of highlighting the firm's carbon footprint and commitment to sustainability, to its workplace culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion, to its overall ethos regarding corporate risks and practices. Salary up to £53k + 2 days working from home! Location: City of London Main duties include: Practice diary management Coordinate onsite/offsite meetings, sourcing venues etc Drafting correspondence Inbox management Taking minutes Building a high reputation for the ESG, pushing initiatives, strategies and branding Client facing work, including M&BD team events and webinars Coordinating for the ESG team, taking ownerships, relationship building, being involved in Project If you are a Legal PA with a passion for sustainability, promoting a positive work culture and committed to diversity and inclusion then this truly is the role for you!!
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Legal PA - Energy - Paying up to £53k + 2 days WFH
City of London | £45000 - £53000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW
Legal PA - Energy - Global Law Firm - Paying up to £53k + 2 days WFH My Client, an award winning International Law firm, seek a Legal PA to support a Partner and Fee Earners within the Energy department. The firm itself boasts over 20 offices worldwide, making them one of the most sought-after firms across the globe! Aside from their global presence and appeal, they also offer a superb benefits list and offer hybrid working, global secondments, work from any location for up to 4 weeks of the year and sabbaticals. City Location Paying up to £53,00 Hybrid working policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home This role sits within the rapidly expanding Energy Department Benefits include 25 days holiday, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, wellbeing initiatives and many more!! Duties include: Email management. Diary management; scheduling meetings and appointments. Arranging global travel. Audio typing, creating and amending correspondence and placing documents into house style. Creating PowerPoint presentations, memos and reports. Monthly billing. Assistance with the BD activities. Please contact Sian Taylor at JM Legal for further information. Please only apply if you have Legal Secretarial experience, gained within a Law Firm.
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Legal EA - Banking/Finance - High-Class Law Firm!
London | Up to £45000 per annum + + Hybrid working + excellent benefits
Legal EA - Banking/Finance - High-Class Law Firm! This outstanding London-based law firm which is known for its friendly and welcoming working environment is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their expanding Corporate Banking/Finance department! This is a role that would suit a proactive, forward thinking Legal EA / Senior Legal Secretary who can operate in a fast-paced team supporting a small group of Partners. Previous experience supporting at Partner level is essential, and previous Corporate / Commercial Legal PA/EA experience would be useful, although not essential. You will need to be adaptable to different working styles of the Partners and undertake complex tasks and projects, provide high-level organisational support, and play a critical role in working with your Partners, Clients and the wider department to help deliver to the highest standards of service. In addition to the generous salary package, you will receive a host of other benefits including hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). If you are interested to hear more, and fit the above criteria, please contact me immediately!