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    Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced and sophisticated Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant to support one of their top attorneys on the litigation team.

    5 days a week for first 4-6 weeks for training

    Then flexible for work from home days - 2 days a week.

    In this role you will support a high performing attorney and his team on the litigation side.

    Our ideal candidate has previous experience working at a top law firm supporting 1-3 executives, has strong MS Office skills and experience with 3E, iManage and Concur.

    What you will do:

    • Manage multiple calendars on MS Outlook
    • Liaise with clients and build relationships with their assistants.
    • Act as a point of contact for fee earners, offering assistance and demonstrating an ability to obtain key information.
    • Meeting preparation
    • Document production: proofreading
    • General administrative support including photocopying, printing and scanning
    • Establish and maintain an efficient, effective and up to date manual and electronic filing system and other administration systems.
    • Answering phones
    • Tracking and uploading engagement letters/emails
    • Ensuring time recording is completed to meet deadlines.
    • Assist with the billing process
    • Handle expense reports
    • Maintain a good knowledge of key clients
    • Manage contacts in Outlook and assist in client development outreach
    • Assist with client presentations
    • Assist with client events as and when required.

    What you will need:

    • Associates degree/Bachelor's degree
    • 5+ years of experience in the legal or professional services industry including partner support
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to interact at all levels.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong relationship building skills
    • Exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality
    • A strong team player; flexible to cover for other EAs as needed
    • Willingness to learn and grow in the role

    Hours are 9-5pm w/ hour lunch. OT eligible.

    Incredible benefits, work/life balance and generous compensation and training and growth opportunities.

    If this sounds like you, please submit your resume for immediate consideration

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