Executive Assistant

Freshfields Executive Assistant

With over 2,800 lawyers in 27 key business centers around the world, Freshfields combines an unrivalled breadth of expertise across practice areas and borders with tremendous growth opportunities within our US practices. This unique balance defines our work style and culture. On one side, there's the friendliness, personal attention and lack of hierarchy you find in a small firm; on the other, the comprehensive network, breadth of work and resources of an international organization. We're a collegial firm - we work, learn and socialize together as one team. We're also truly international in both outlook and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Client Engagement

• Complex calendar management including a comprehensive knowledge of fee-earners' workload and current clients and is aware of priorities and sensitivities in order to assist with arranging client visits / meetings and in meeting deadlines.
• Is able to confidently liaise with clients and their support assistants.
• Act as a point of contact for fee earners, offering assistance and demonstrating an ability to obtain key information.
• Proactive diary management including coordinating and arranging meetings ensuring fee earners have all the necessary documentation and details required ahead of meetings.
• Document production : including preparing correspondence and amending documents. Proof reads work to ensure an accurate and high standard is maintained, demonstrating strong technical skills and a good eye for presentation.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of internal systems and policies
• General administrative support including photocopying, printing and scanning

Communication

Team Support

Financial Management

Business Development

Key Requirements

Essential

Competencies

EEO Statement Freshfields US LLP is proud to be an equal employment employer. Our policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment.

Freshfields US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at BusinessServicesRecruitment@Freshfields.com, or you can send your resume to BusinessServicesRecruitment@Freshfields.com, or you can call us at +1-212-277-4000.