Business Assistant
Job Description:
General duties include:
- File opening (including running conflict searches and assisting with client due diligence) and closing;
- Accurately producing documents (including generating letters and emails, engagement letters and amending documents drafted by fee earners) in house style and on brand;
- Arranging meetings and other appointments;
- Making travel arrangements (including flights, transfers and hotels);
- Administration for the teams, including incoming mail, scanning, filing, copying, and processing expenses;
- Answering phones, taking messages and directing enquiries;
- Professional and clear communication with clients, by phone and in written correspondence, in keeping with standards for client care;
- Typing documents and correspondence;
- Completing expense claims and updating budget sheet (or disburse to matter if appropriate
- Assisting in the billing process (including generating bills and sending them to clients);
- Arranging for third party disbursements to be added to matters as they come in and preparation of payment instruction;
- Arranging for anticipated disbursements to be added to matters and ensure they appear on the final invoice;
- Raising WIP lists for fee earners to review ahead of billing;
Required Skills:
Running Arranging Conflict Lists Travel Arrangements Due Diligence Typing Enquiries Mail Travel Expenses Filing Administration Preparation Business Communication