Dentons is hiring a
Evening Virtual Assistant

Summary

This job is for an administrative assistant position at Dentons Business Services EMEA, a global law firm in Europe. The role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, partners, and management team members. Responsibilities include handling correspondence, preparing documents, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, and more. Requirements include 1-2 years of experience as an assistant at a law firm, fluency in English, PC literacy, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, ability to multitask, flexibility, and the ability to be proactive. Foreign language capabilities are desirable.

Requirements

• 1-2 years solid experience in an Assistant position, at a law firm will be the advantage
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• PC literate, with excellent working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint, and good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and prioritize workload, all within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, anticipating needs
• Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to lawyers, partners and management team members
• Write up and work on various documents including editing, formatting and filing
• Assist in billing, opening of new matters and associated tasks
• Prepare first drafts of engagement letters
• Prepare presentations in PowerPoint, reports, statements etc
• Handle business correspondence
• Maintain, plan and coordinate the lawyers’ work day, schedule appointments, conferences and meetings
• Make travel arrangements and prepare business itineraries
• Liaising with clients and other firms

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols is desirable

Benefits

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired