Executive Assistant - Global Law Firm -

  • Job Reference: 1291682206-2
  • Date Posted: 11 April 2024
  • Recruiter: JM Legal Ltd
  • Location: London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £45,000 to £58,000
  • Sector: Administration, Agriculture and Environment, Events Management, Law Enforcement, Politics and Policy
  • Job Type: Full Time Flex

Job Description

Legal Executive Assistant - Global Law Firm - Corporate - Paying up to £58,000

My Client, a truly sought after international Law firm who are based in the heart of the City seek an experienced Legal EA to support one of their high flying board level Partners within their Corporate department. They have over 4,000 employees, serve over 150 countries across the globe and have built ties with national advisors in every market to ensure that they can provide high quality Legal advice to their high net worth clients.

The role itself is working for one of the most respected Lawyers across their field. The ideal Candidate will have at least 5 years experience of supporting Partners within a Law firm, be client focused and able to work in a fast paced environment, highly organised and willing to add value to improve the Partner's working practices.

  • Based in Liverpool Street
  • Paying up to £58,000
  • Hybrid working policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
  • Benefits includes wellbeing programmes, discretionary bonus, annual salary review, private medical Insurance, medical advisory service, increased pension plan, gym membership discount, generous leave policies and flexible working to name a few

Duties include

  • Proactively manage the Partner's diary and emails
  • Effective gatekeeping, forward planning and scheduling
  • Preparation of paperwork, materials, presentations and reports for meetings
  • Managing the administration of projects and following up on action points
  • Communicate with Clients and act as an ambassador for the firm/Partner
  • Arranging complex travel and working with the firm's travel agent to suggest suitable alternatives, when needed
  • Act as a key contact for all BD initiatives
  • Research Clients and draft capability statements for speculative opportunities
  • Ensure CV, social media profiles and biographies are up to date
  • Support with the organisation of events, hearings and conferences

Candidate requirements

  • Previous Legal Secretarial experience, gained within a Law firm
  • Previous experience of supporting Partner level
  • High attention to detail
  • Demonstrates initiative and strong Client focus