Team Executive / Administrative Assistant
Ashurst
Date: 1 week ago
City: London, England
Contract type: Full time
Description
About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
The Opportunity:
The Team Executive is a key role in the Legal Operations Support team, based in London.
Reporting into one of our Assistant Operations Managers, the role embraces a team working approach, collaborating with members of the Local Hub Team or Global Shared Services team as a single point of contact, in order to meet the deadline driven nature of the work and high expectations of the support. Team Executives therefore work closely with the Local Hub Team Leader or Coordinator on the completion of core
tasks required by the legal practices, and will assist with or complete tasks for Document Specialists, or Practice Executives.
You will also be required to support an allocation of Fee Earners within the Disputes Resolution practice group.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
More information can be found in the job description attached below.
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
The Opportunity:
The Team Executive is a key role in the Legal Operations Support team, based in London.
Reporting into one of our Assistant Operations Managers, the role embraces a team working approach, collaborating with members of the Local Hub Team or Global Shared Services team as a single point of contact, in order to meet the deadline driven nature of the work and high expectations of the support. Team Executives therefore work closely with the Local Hub Team Leader or Coordinator on the completion of core
tasks required by the legal practices, and will assist with or complete tasks for Document Specialists, or Practice Executives.
You will also be required to support an allocation of Fee Earners within the Disputes Resolution practice group.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Creating and amending documents from various formats including PowerPoint presentations, pitches, CVs, comparisons and filing appropriately
- Answering calls and taking accurate messages, passing these on promptly and assisting with queries where possible
- Processing and submitting expense claims and other administrative tasks (such as engagement letters, membership, learning records, business cards, labels)
- Assisting with the monthly billing process: printing off reports and draft or finalised bills
- Arranging travel requirements through direct providers or through the online travel portal for booking of flights, accommodation, transport and itineraries
More information can be found in the job description attached below.
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong organisational skills, able to plan and prioritise effectively in order to deliver high volume work or tasks to demanding deadlines
- Good communication skills, both written and spoken, and able to liaise across all areas within the firm
- Methodical approach, with high levels of attention to detail, providing work that is quality checked and complete
- Team player, able to work well with others to achieve departmental or task specific goals
- Good level of technical ability in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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