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