Executive Assistant

gunnercooke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a junior PA/EA to support a Corporate Partner in their London office. This role involves managing diaries, coordinating events, and assisting with business development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, with the opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant experience as an EA/PA supporting senior professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and appointments for the Partner.
• Coordinate events and handle client care responsibilities.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially-minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for a driven junior PA/EA who’s eager to learn, grow, and develop their skills, while making a real impact in their next career step.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to join a Top 75 law firm, supporting a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked Corporate Partner in their thriving practice.

This is a varied role supporting a busy Partner in the City of London office, involving email and diary management, event coordination, data compilation, and involvement in marketing, business development, and social media activities.

In this dual-role, approximately 60% of your time will be focused on administrative duties, while the remaining 40% will be dedicated to supporting predominantly the Partner (but also the wider team) with business development activities and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• General administration duties and dealing with client care responsibilities
• Diary management, including booking personal and business appointments
• Responding to emails and phone calls
• Taking notes of meetings
• Compiling information & managing data on excels spreadsheets
• Business research & handling billing on legal files
• Arranging & booking meetings with clients and other key stakeholders
• Event booking and support
• Designing, implementing, and optimising social media campaigns to enhance brand visibility and drive conversions
• Involvement with marketing and business development campaigns

What we're looking for

Skills and Experience

• Recent relevant experience working as an EA/PA, supporting senior professionals at Director / Partner level, ideally within the legal sector (but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective at managing multiple tasks at any one time
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to build strong rapport and relationships
• Strong IT skills (specifically Microsoft Excel/Word)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Discretion and trust are paramount
• Confident, dependable and responsive
• Friendly and inclusive
• Strong work ethic and motivation to succeed
• Team player
• Willingness to learn & collaborative mindset

Apply now for immediate consideration by submitting your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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