Executive Assistant

Career Legal
London (Greater)
£41,000
20 Oct 2021
17 Nov 2021
EA
Legal
Permanent
Full Time

Executive Assistant – Supporting Heads of Department in HR.

An International law firm with stunning offices based in the heart of the city are looking for an experience Executive Assistant to provide PA to support the firms’ CPO and a number of Heads of Department in HR.

Then firm offers a fantastic benefits package, flexible working a truly inclusive and supportive team and on-going opportunities to train and develop. This role requires a highly experienced EA or Senior PA who has had supported at Senior level, ideally within HR. Our client is looking for someone who wants to make an impact in a highly visible post with a genuine opportunity to make the role your own.

Key responsibilities

  • Diary management and meeting coordination
  • Arranging travel with complex itineraries and Visas
  • Processing expenses
  • Extensive client billing
  • Internal and external stakeholder management
  • Preparing, amending and updating documents
  • Creating PowerPoint presentations
  • Running and coordinating projects
  • Mentoring and supporting junior support staff in the team
  • Arranging client events from scratch and attending and hosting when required
  • Providing general administrative assistance to the department when required

Key Experience:

  • Strong Senior PA or Executive Assistant experience supporting at head of department, senior partner or managing partner level within a law firm or professional services company
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English grades C and above
  • Relevant legal secretarial qualification such as CiLEX, Pitmans, ILSPA or equivalent
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication skills including strong writing skills