Personal Assistant - Corporate

We are seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to join our Belfast Corporate team. The role of a PA in A&L Goodbody provides an opportunity for involvement in multi-jurisdictional matters/projects working with an international client base. Our PA's provide essential administration support to Partners/Fee Earners working as part of a wider Corporate team to provide seamless delivery to our clients and to contribute to the success of the Firm.

As a PA, your role will involve the following:

• Providing efficient administrative support service to Fee Earners, including the preparation of high quality documents, proposals and presentations
• Fast accurate document production on corporate matters
• Onboarding all new clients whilst adhering to the Firms compliance procedures
• Extensive diary management, using Microsoft Outlook
• Booking conferences, travel and accommodation using travel management software
• Supporting Fee Earners with invoicing to include preparing invoices, issuing invoices, and following up outstanding invoices
• Assisting with other ad-hoc administrative and project requirements
• Proactive support across all other departments on a needs basis 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 of working as a PA in a professional services/partnership environment
• Current working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and digital dictation
• Proactive, professional can do attitude with exceptional attention to detail and pride in work

Desirable

• Experience of using digital dictation systems such as Bighand
• Experience of using time recording and invoicing systems such as Expert
• Experience of matter inception and working with document management systems such as Intapp Open or iManage
• A competence in creating presentation material in line with our ALG Way communication style

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (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 a 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.