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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP are looking for a highly skilled and proactive PA to provide a high level of legal administrative support to a number of nominated fee earners within our finance practice group.

As a Float Personal Assistant ( PA ) in Finance you will play a key role in the team to the workload managed effectivley, while offering an overall efficient, client-focused and professional support service to the benefit of both the finance practice group and the firm as a whole.

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

We are a leader among international law firms, providing business law advice of the highest quality throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

As a Float Personal Assistant ( PA ) in Finance your main responsibilities will involve:

• Typing letters, correspondence and confidential legal documentation, proofreading all work to ensure that completed documents are delivered to the highest standard of accuracy
• Providing appropriate support to clients’ requests and carrying out basic client liaison duties
• Supporting lawyers (fee earners) with their business development and knowledge management responsibilities
• Assisting with the administration of both client and internal events, the production of pitches, client presentations and maintaining up-to-date CVs
• Managing incoming communication, drafting and transcribing replies and ensuring all mail is processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Coordinating meetings for fee earners including managing diaries, making appointments and organising travel arrangements

As a Float Personal Assistant ( PA ) in Finance your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience, must have at least 5 GCSEs with grades A-C (or equivalent), to include Maths and English
• Administrative support or secretarial experience, with a formal secretarial qualification
• Excellent IT Skills, including fast, accurate audio and copy typing (60 wpm)
• Ability to produce high quality MS Word and PowerPoint documents, and manipulate MS Excel spreadsheets
• Willingness to broaden experience and develop skills further
• Experience of working in a legal environment, or sound knowledge of legal terminology, would be advantageous


What we will be looking for in you:

While naturally possessing initiative and attention to detail coupled with excellent communication and organisational skills, as a Personal Assistant with Freshfields you will maintain a positive, professional and flexible attitude in a high pressure and deadline driven, yet thoroughly enjoyable, team environment

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider job applicants on their merits. Therefore we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. For more detail see the Careers Page on www.freshfields.com

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