Personal Assistant ( PA ) / Secretary

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant ( PA ) / Secretary to join the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer team in London.

As a Personal Assistant ( PA ) / Secretary you will provide a vital legal, accountancy and general secretarial service at a senior level, with some travel, usually in continental Europe.

For the experienced Secretary looking for their next challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity, with a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.


Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

We are a leader among international law firms, providing business law advice of the highest quality throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

With over 2,400 lawyers in 26 key business centres around the world, we provide a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Our international approach is founded on strong local capabilities and experience. We can build teams that are not limited by geographical boundaries or the specialisms of individuals, to deliver the highest standards of service wherever our clients need them.

We're a collegial firm - we work, learn and socialise together as one team. We're also truly international in both outlook and opportunity.


As a Personal Assistant ( PA ) / Secretary your main responsibilities will involve:

• General office administration, including fielding calls, taking action where necessary, and creating and amending PowerPoint and Excel documents
• Extensive diary management, including the organisation of committee meetings, drafting agendas, issuing papers, producing meeting minutes, and booking rooms
• Working with other members of the Senior Management Team and liaising with heads of functions and overseas offices within the firm on the day-to-day organisation of the partnership
• Assisting Partners and supporting accountancy staff in the preparation and submission of tax returns
• Audio tapes and copy typing of correspondence (often from handwritten manuscripts)


As a Personal Assistant ( PA ) / Secretary your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Good academic background, preferably educated to A-level standard or equivalent
• Recognised Secretarial qualification, with fast, accurate audio and copy typing
• Good technical skills, with good knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office suite


What we will be looking for in you:

Ideally, you will have excellent communication skills, and a fantastic telephone manner, at home dealing confidently with people at all levels. You will need to be a good team player, willing to go the extra mile, with a positive, professional manner at all times. Of course, your organisational skills will be put to good use, as will your ability to prioritise and use your initiative.


We are an equal opportunities employer and consider job applicants on their merits. Therefore we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. For more detail see the Careers Page on www.freshfields.com.

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