- Experience in a professional services environment, ideally providing support to executives, lawyers, or similar professionals.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Confidence to manage multiple stakeholders, delegate tasks as needed, and work independently when required.
- Strong relationship-building abilities, with the confidence to work with both internal teams and external clients.
- A proactive, flexible attitude, ready to take on new responsibilities and rise to challenges.
- Business Development & Support: Organise team meetings and events, handle travel arrangements (including international), liaise with business support teams, update legal directories, and assist with client communications and profile updates.
- Client Service & Matter Management: Provide outstanding client service by managing client data, ensuring compliance procedures are followed, and keeping records accurate and up to date. Support tasks such as conflict checks, risk assessments, and client financial reporting.
- Diary & Task Management: Coordinate diaries and appointments, ensuring all necessary materials are prepared. Keep track of key dates, deadlines, and reminders for both clients and the team.
- Finance & Billing: Assist with financial reporting, invoicing, billing queries, and expense claims. Work closely with the finance team to manage financial housekeeping tasks and prepare client invoices.
- Workflow & Task Prioritisation: Effectively manage multiple tasks and projects, provide regular updates, and work closely with lawyers and support teams to meet deadlines.