The Firm
An award-winning, Top 40 international law firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join their City of London office on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide first-class support to Partners, including the Group Head of Pensions. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and initiative at all times. Duties to include:
Managing and maintaining Partner and Fee Earners' diaries, making appointments and coordinating internal and external client meetings
Arranging the booking of meeting rooms, video conference facilities, cars, refreshments, restaurants etc.
Management of Fee Earners' inboxes when they are out of the office, monitoring and responding to post and/or emails
Organising travel arrangements, booking and confirmation of reservations, flights, hotels, car transfers, ordering currency and expense claims and producing detailed itineraries
Typing and drafting client correspondence
Preparation of agendas, presentations and meeting papers, including print production
Coordinating the billing process on behalf of the Fee Earners'
Ensure all new client matter/onboarding processes are completed accuratelyThis Executive Assistant opportunity is a full time, 12-month fixed-term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm
The Requirements
Minimum 4 year's experience in a Legal PA or Executive Assistant role (essential)
Proven experience supporting Partners within either Pensions, Immigration, Employment, or Private Wealth practice areas
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in billing, diary and inbox management, and travel coordinationVacancy Highlights
Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home)
Excellent benefits packageTo be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK