Executive Assistant - Dispute Resolution

Our client is a prestigious London law firm - they are now looking to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to sit within their renowned Dispute Resolution department.

In this role, you will predominantly look after the Head of Department and one other partner. You will have previous Legal Secretary / EA experience at Partner level, preferably within Litigation / Dispute Resolution.

The standard hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm. The salary on offer is up to £44,000 + Benefits. This role is a permanent position, and they are operating a hybrid working pattern where you will be expected to be in their office for 3 days a week, 2 days from home.

This is a fantastic EA opportunity to work for one of the most renowned Dispute Resolution departments in London!

Responsibilities as an Executive Assistant within Dispute Resolution will include:

• Complex diary and travel management
• Diarising and supporting the monitoring of deadlines
• Arranging client entertainment and assisting with organisation of client seminars/conferences
• Preparation of agendas and meeting papers
• Responsibility for organising internal events (e.g., training sessions, social events)
• Inbox management for partners, flagging important emails
• Drafting emails and letters on behalf of fee-earners
• Research into clients as instructed by fee-earners
• Coordinating the billing process on behalf of partners
• Supporting partners with creation of client presentation materials
• Supporting events in collaboration with Business Development
• Preparing pitch documents
• Liaising with the Marketing & Business Development team

Requirements as an Executive Assistant within Dispute Resolution include:

• Previous Senior level Legal Secretary / PA experience gained within Litigation / Dispute Resolution
• Experience of looking after Partners
• Demonstrable level of experience supporting senior leadership within a Legal or Professional services environment
• Proven experience within a similar secretarial role
• Fast, accurate typing skills
• Highly skilled on all MS Office applications
• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the work