French speaking Legal Personal Assistant

A successful law firm with an increasing global presence is looking for an experienced French speaking Legal Personal Assistant to provide seamless legal administrative to a small group of personable, senior partners in their busy London office which boasts wonderful City views!

Owing to the firm's strong and steady growth this is a great time to join the London team. Despite the office feeling quite boutiquey, it is incredibly fast-paced therefore; the ideal French-speaking Legal PA will have perfect fluency in French and English, be quick-thinking, resourceful, with a strong work ethos at all times whilst being adaptable and flexible to the ever-changing schedules, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time Demonstrable experience as a legal secretary / legal PA is essential for this position.

Responsibilities will include managing complex diaries and schedules across multiple time zones; organising business travel itineraries and visas; inbox management; drafting and typing up legal documentation; carrying out digital dictation and translation work in English <> French; scheduling meetings and video conferences; preparing presentations both in English and French whilst managing priorities and ensuring the necessary follow-ups.

Profile

• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
• A proven track record of working within a legal environment as a legal PA/ EA /Personal Assistant/ Executive Assistant / Team PA / Team Assistant / Team Secretary/ Legal Secretary/ Bilingual secretary
• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills
• Adaptable, approachable, committed, discreet and flexible
• Excellent numerical and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent typing skills with a typing speed around 60 wpm
• Comfortable with taking digital dictation
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in small, busy, environments
• Available to interview and commence employment immediately

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to Hannah. If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

languagematters is a multi-discipline, multilingual recruitment agency offering a wide range of bilingual jobs in London, the South-east, nationwide and overseas. Our goal is to be the most valued, knowledgeable and indispensable recruitment partner in the language recruitment field.

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

NB: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that we contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. languagematters is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.