Legal Assistant

Schellenberg Wittmer; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Social insurance package

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva seeks a Lawyers' assistant to join the Real Estate & Construction Practice Group. The role is 80–100% with duties from file management to drafting and client interactions.

You will support the billing process, prepare large legal documents, and coordinate meetings and travel, while ensuring accuracy, organization, and a client-oriented approach in a dynamic, international firm.

Qualifikationen

• Holds a Federal Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Business (CFC) and has several years of experience as an assistant in a demanding environment.
• Fluent in French and English with excellent spelling in both languages.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable with standard office software.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, rigorous and precise.
• Positive, client-oriented and a strong team player.

Aufgaben

• Manage clients' files from opening to archiving.
• Type and draft correspondence, proofreading.
• Prepare, compile and produce large legal documents.
• Prepare and layout correspondence and presentation supports.
• Organize business trips, meetings with clients and conferences.
• Interact with clients, third parties and authorities.
• Collaborate with billing on invoices preparation and collection.
• Perform general administrative tasks for the practice group.

Kenntnisse

Fluent French

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Client focus

Organization

Ausbildung

CFC – Commercial Business

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Lawyers' assistant to join our Real Estate & Construction Practice Group in Geneva.

Activity rate: 80% - 100%

Entry date: as soon as possible

Your assignments and tasks will include:

• Managing clients' files (from opening new mandates to archiving);
• Typing and drafting correspondence, proofreading;
• Preparation, compilation and production of large legal documents;
• Preparation and layout of correspondence as well as presentation supports;
• Organization of business trips, meetings with clients and conferences;
• Interacting with clients, third-parties and authorities;
• Collaborating with our billing team on the preparation and collection of invoices;
• and in general, all the administrative activities inherent to the proper functioning of the practice group.

We are looking for candidates to meet the following criteria:

• You hold a Federal Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Business (CFC) and have a few years of work experience as an assistant in a challenging environment;
• You are fluent in French and in English with excellent spelling in both languages (additional language is an asset);
• You are fully at ease with the usual computer tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint);
• You are well organized, detail-oriented, rigorous, and precise;
• You have a positive attitude and are client-oriented;
• You have a good sense of anticipation and are a very good team-player.

What we offer:

Attractive Working Conditions

We offer you a modern working environment with a comprehensive social insurance package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost-sharing, and a variety of benefits to support your health and work-life balance.

Team Spirit & Collegial Atmosphere

You will become part of a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual support and trust. We place great value on professionalism combined with a warm, respectful working relationship.

A Forward-Thinking Employer

As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we not only offer you an inspiring professional environment, but also the opportunity to actively shape your career in a firm with a strong reputation, clear values, and a sustainable outlook.

Have we sparked your interest?

We look forward to getting to know you!

Your application will be handled with great consideration and confidentiality.