Our client, a prestigious international law firm, with over 700 lawyers working globally are looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Shipping department, with a fee-earner allocation including 3 Partners.

Key Responsibilities Include:
*Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to-date, and remind lawyers of meetings, etc. on a daily basis;
*Client relationship management;
*Support lawyers in marketing and BD activities;
*Arrange meetings, book conference rooms (Condeco), refreshments/catering, check room set-up prior to meetings and liaise with other attendees, both internal and external;
*Liaise with Learning & Development Department regarding CPD;
*Arrange subscriptions/renewals of professional memberships;
*Arrange for travel bookings and related details, including travel itineraries and expenses;
*Assist lawyers in ensuring their time is recorded properly and entered onto the system on a daily basis;
*Chase and post disbursements, eg. counsel fees, on practice management system (Elite 3E);
Experience Required:
*Previous experience in a law firm, with own fee-earner allocation.
*Litigation experience required.
*Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm.
*Excellent customer service skills, dealing with people and tasks in a professional, polite and considerate manner.
*Excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone system.
*Excellent communication, organisational and team skills.
*Excellent attention to detail.