Personal Assistant

Company details

Unique opportunity for a PA with excellent English to join Cleary Gottlieb’s Team of Professionals

Why work for Cleary Gottlieb?

• Leading, established, international firm, one of the most prestigious business law practices in the European Capital
• Vibrant workplace, 24 different nationalities
• Positive working atmosphere based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Client relationships are based on intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch
• Proven track record of an innovative service
• Consistent success in multiple jurisdictions
• Encourages pro bono work, committed to equal access to justice for underserved communities
• Close-knit, friendly and stable team

Job Details

Function

Your Perfect Job?

Would you like to play a key role in the future success of Cleary Gottlieb by taking ownership for a wide variety of responsibilities?

You will use your organisational skills every day in order to coordinate diverse meetings and travel from A-Z whilst always ensuring follow-up. A keen eye for detail will help you manage every responsibility efficiently. Clear and diplomatic communication is vital in order to interact with both internal and external stakeholders.

• You give executive assistance to 1 or 2 Partners
• You are also part of the general Assistants’ team that provides administrative support for lawyers
• Managing and coordinating the Partners’ agenda
• Handling travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries, booking transportation & accommodation, obtaining visas, etc.
• Assisting with a range of administrative tasks including processing legal correspondence, telephone coverage, billing, and time recording
• Supporting the Partners, in coordination with the Business Development team, in business development initiatives including client outreach, seminars and webinars
• Collaborating with the Event & Facilities team to organize meetings, seminars, conference calls
• Attending team meetings and seminars when possible
• Handling filing
• Providing back-up for colleagues in the Assistants’ team when necessary

Profile

Why You?

• Either a Bachelor degree (administrative related)
• OR minimum 3 years of administrative experience
• Perfect command of English (written and spoken)
• Plus Very Good Dutch OR French (written and spoken)
• Excellent command of Microsoft applications
• Outstanding administrative (accuracy, attention to detail, etc.) and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload
• Reliable, flexible & pro-active
• Professional ethic and manner – must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Capability to work independently as well as in a team based environment.

Offer

• Competitive Salary plus Full Range of Extra Legal Benefits including a discretionary Performance Based Bonus
• 2 Days Teleworking
• 28 Holidays
• On-site subsidised Restaurant
• Free Health Club Membership
• Headspace Plus Subscription
• Free Language Lessons
• 37.5 hour working week, starting anytime between 8 and 10 am, Lunch 30 minutes to 2 hours
• Working with friendly and easy going colleagues towards a common goal
• The opportunity to have job security, work on interesting cases and be part of a real team where reliability and professionalism are appreciated
• Modern offices, centrally situated, accessible by public transport and with parking

Hiring Process

• Ist Interview with the Secretarial Services Team Manager and HR via Zoom
• 2^nd Interview in person with the Partners and Secretarial Services Team members

Apply now!

If you would like to contribute to the future success of a highly prestigious international firm

If you enjoy being busy whilst being responsible for a diverse range of organisation and administration

If you would appreciate interacting with a multicultural team and clients