Legal Executive Assistant, IP (Data Privacy / Cyber-Security)
Role purpose
To help maintain the overall day-to-day operations of the practice group, working closely with the Partners on performance tasks, and ensuring the group runs smoothly. The role holder will use strong diplomatic, leadership, and problem-solving skills to enable and enhance the daily operations of the practice group.
Main responsibilities
- Prepare attorneys' correspondence, and other legal documents as requested
- Ability to appropriately draft information on behalf of the timekeeper with little or no direction
- Manage attorneys' calendars
- Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and seminars
- Update and proof visual presentations
- Organize and prioritize large volumes of email and phone calls
- Respond to regularly occurring requests for information
- Type general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofread copy for spelling and grammar, making appropriate changes
- Volunteers to assist others in practice groups and office. Works harmoniously in a team environment and fosters team spirit
- Share information and expertise readily with staff members at all levels
Technical skills, qualifications and experience
High School Diploma or equivalent; secretarial Degree preferredA large amount of legal secretarial experience; work experience in a legal or professional services environmentA minimum of Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPointIntermediate knowledge of office systems (i.e., Intapp Time, Intapp Open, etc.)Very able to complete fine hand manipulation (heavy typing, dialing, filing); sitting / standing / walking / stooping; ability to lift to 25 lbsCan work independently, prioritizing work and meeting deadlinesKnowledge of marketing resources and relevant materialsExcellent English verbal and written communication skillsActively pursues opportunities for self-development / collaborationUnderstands Firm structure and available resourcesLooks for ways to improve processes and / or proceduresSome analytical ability is required to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize workloadsTo Apply : Please email your resume to : cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com