Company description
The primary objective of this role is to provide highly efficient and proactive secretarial support to a team of fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities. The role is integral to enabling fee earners to focus on delivering high-quality legal services by ensuring they are supported with seamless organisational and administrative assistance.
Job description
* Understands and assists with the billing process, financial management tasks, and general financial housekeeping in collaboration with fee earners.
* Manages administrative processes for fee earners, leveraging appropriate resources and adhering to Best Practice protocols.
* Develops knowledge of matter management processes, progressively taking on greater responsibility and awareness of risk management.
* Complies with the firm's risk and compliance policies, promptly addressing any issues or queries with the relevant Partner or Risk and Compliance team, and completes all mandatory training on time.
* Enhances skills to support fee earners with business development activities while building strong working relationships within the team.
Required profile
* Possesses a City & Guilds / ILEX Level 1 or 2 Diploma for Legal Secretaries, or an equivalent.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* At least one year's experience (or equivalent) in a similar role within a comparable professional or legal environment.
* Demonstrates a willingness to adapt and work flexibly to meet the needs of clients and the wider team.
* Maintains a proactive and organised approach to work, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard while fostering effective working relationships within the team and with clients.
What we offer
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!
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