Personal Assistant

We are seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to join our Belfast office. The role of a PA at A&L Goodbody provides an opportunity for involvement in complex, fast-paced matters and projects while working with an international client base. Our PAs provide essential administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners, working collaboratively as part of a wider team to ensure seamless service delivery to clients and contribute to the continued success of the Firm. 

• Providing efficient administrative support to Fee Earners, including the preparation of high-quality documents, proposals and presentations; 
• Fast and accurate document production across a range of matters; 
• Onboarding new clients while adhering to the Firm's compliance procedures; 
• Extensive diary management using Microsoft Outlook; 
• Booking conferences, travel and accommodation using travel management software; 
• Supporting Fee Earners with invoicing, including preparing, issuing and following up on outstanding invoices; 
• Assisting with other ad hoc administrative and project requirements; 
• Providing proactive support across teams and business areas as required, including occasional reception cover. 

Requirements 

We are looking for a team player who is keen to add value and who will actively engage with our culture and core values. 

Essential 

• 2+ years' experience working as a PA in a professional services or partnership environment; 
• Current working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and digital dictation; 
• A proactive, professional, can-do attitude with exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. 

Desirable 

• Experience using time recording and invoicing systems such as Expert; 
• Experience with matter inception processes and document management systems such as Intapp Open or iManage; 
• The ability to create presentation materials in line with the ALG Way communication style. 
• Experience using digital dictation systems such as BigHand; 

The Firm

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. ALG is a full-service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

Learn more about us here or see a sample of our recent notable awards.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.