Executive Assistant

Freeths; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeths is seeking a Client Relationship Manager for high-level support across service lines for elite clients. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in legal environments. Responsibilities include client care, administrative duties, financial coordination, and ensuring compliance with policies. Join a leading firm that values collaboration and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications essential.
• Experience in client service roles, with proven communication abilities.
• Proven administrative resource management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage client care and support by handling queries and updating protocols.
• Supervise file management, produce documents, and manage priorities.
• Coordinate billing and assist with financial tasks.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Document communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Education

Experience in legal or professional services environment

Tools

Document/case management systems

Job description

About The Role

This is a high-level support role, acting as the single point of contact for our largest elite client and the lawyers across service lines and offices supporting that client.

Key Responsibilities

Client relationship management

• General client care: working with client-specific protocols to actively support client care; handling basic queries; updating protocols as needed.
• Identifying efficiencies and service improvements.
• Handling client-related calls and messages, providing information, and responding to queries.
• Business development: liaising with the team on client and marketing activities; managing relevant data; assisting with tenders, pitches, and presentations.
• Serving as the central point for non-legal queries.

Administrative/Client Work

• Managing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Supervising file management and record-keeping.
• Producing documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as required.
• Ensuring data accuracy.
• Recording time if necessary.
• Providing team admin support, including diary management and travel arrangements.
• Supporting work allocation within the employment secondment team.
• Managing and allocating training programs.
• Liaising with the client relationship director for key meetings.
• Administering Power of Attorney documentation.

Financial

• Coordinating invoice schedules and assisting with billing queries.
• Supporting lawyers with finance-related tasks.

Team/Compliance

• Arranging and attending team meetings, including minute-taking.
• Updating status and tracking reports.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Your Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in legal or professional services environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• High-standard document and client communication skills.
• Experience with document/case management systems.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Client service orientation.
• Proven administrative resource management skills.
• Conscientious with accountability for work quality.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Positive, adaptable, and discreet.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

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