Executive Assistant to Senior Partner - £50,000 plus benefits
- Recruiter
- Ryder Reid Legal Limited
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £45000 - £50000 per annum + benefits
- Posted
- 09 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 07 Jul 2017
- Ref
- 1456
- Contact
- Rob Bull
- Job Title
- Legal PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This leading international law firm with offices around the globe is looking for an EA to work alongside a brand new Partner. Based in spectacular City based offices, this firm is building a reputation for going the extra mile to look after its staff.
The Partner recently joined the firm, is heavily focused on Business Development and spends a great deal of time travelling around the world. He needs someone who can 'hold the fort' and run things in his absence.
Main duties will include:
- Extensive diary management, organising meetings, video conferences and appointments both in the UK and across different time zones
- Dealing with incoming telephone calls, email, faxes and post - taking action where appropriate
- Booking travel, accommodation and formulating itineraries. Transcribing dictation
- Daily time recording
- Producing and amending documents, briefing papers, reports, general correspondence and presentations
- Finalising invoices by checking and amending narratives, disbursements and VAT
- Ensuring fee earners are well-prepared for meetings. Liaising with clients and other staff
- Maintaining office systems, including data management, filing, archiving etc
- Generating new client/matter forms. Reception cover when requested
The firm is ideally looking for someone senior level PA/EA experience, preferably with a legal or professional services background. Excellent communication and organizational skills essential, together with the ability to work autonomously and without supervision.