Dispute Resolution Executive Assistant

Dispute Resolution EA (12 Month FTC)

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dispute Resolution EA to join one of London’s most prestigious global law firms, supporting Partners in the firms highly regarded Dispute Resolution team.

• Highly competitive salary
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Generous employee benefits
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• 9:30am – 5:30pm
• Fast-access and anytime health screenings
• Subsidised gym membership and car salary sacrifice

Dispute Resolution EA (12 Month FTC) Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive inbox and diary management
• Draft high-quality correspondence and communicating on stakeholder behalf, including client engagement letters
• Preparation and timely circulation of agendas, materials, minutes/actions, monitor and follow up of actions
• Support limited personal and partnership administration with external advisor activity
• Maintain effective document / email management and matter filing systems via iManage
• Provide client and matter relationship support such as client contact, arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes, producing actions
• Arrange WIP updates and billing cycles according to client matter requirements
• Proactive upward management of business development and other firm-wide initiatives
• Utilise Salesforce to maintain client contacts and client programme activities and track deal activity

Dispute Resolution EA (12 Month FTC) Key Skills & Requirements:

• Senior level Legal PA / Legal EA experience gained from a law firm
• Strong billing experience and experience with Partner allocations
• Strong administrative and secretarial skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules and meetings
• A high level of proficiency with the MS Office suite