A leading law practice based in Central London is currently looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support their 2 Partners within Commercial Litigation.
They are a brilliant organisation to work for and have secured a place in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for now 6 years.
They have a very impressive record having worked on high profile cases around the world. The office is environment is very collaborative and professional.
This is a varied role working closely with the 2 Partners on various projects with scope for progression.
Your responsibilities will includes:
· Supporting the Commercial Litigation Heads of Department.
· Representing Commercial Litigation and being the “go to” person for the partners and the department.
· Coordinating and organising departmental processes and events (reporting, snapshots, social activities, training workshops).
· Extensive diary management – arranging meetings, interviews, some travel arrangements, client entertainment, checking outlook calendars, reminding re appointments and assisting in their preparation. Using own initiative to making appropriate decisions of behalf of others when required.
· Typing and/or drafting correspondence, notes, reports, emails, forms, minutes, spreadsheets, slides and other documentation.
· Manage and maintain professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders, acting as gatekeeper for telephone calls and emails where required.
· Communicating with clients and others and responding to queries.
· Carrying out organisational and administrative tasks such as copying, proof-reading, extensive file management (hard copy and email).
· Accounting: processing payment of invoices, time recording, assisting with the billing process, dealing with expenses, preparing statements of account including narratives, awareness of client preferences, charge-out rates, funding arrangements, collating financial data for monthly reports.
· Maintaining client data and assisting with marketing activities.
· Undertaking a range of ad-hoc duties and projects as delegated from time to time.
They are looking for someone with solid previous EA experience with a law firm.
Salary £55,500 and 3 days working in the office/ 2 days from home.
Hours are 9:30-5:30.