Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Executive Assistant/International Commercial Secretary
Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Executive Assistant/International Commercial Secretary
Description
The Executive Assistant/International Commercial Secretary will provide secretarial and administrative support, as required.Responsibilities:Prepare attorneys correspondence (email or letters), and other legal documents (Agreements) as requested.Screen incoming telephone calls.Monitor Outlook Inbox and respond to routine incoming communications.Manage attorney's calendar and excels with heavy scheduling (i.e., schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and seminars).Create and proof PowerPoint presentations, when needed.Enter time entries into Intapp Time.Interact with Accounting to process monthly Bills (i.e., interact with other timekeepers and distribute bills for their review, review to ensure revisions have been made to bills, if needed, etc.).Prepare and process expense reports through Chrome River.Experience in making extensive travel arrangements through FCM (i.e., International and Domestic, last minute travel changes, etc.) and check-in for flights.Process vendor invoices for payment.Maintain and update electronic filing system, and retrieve information from files, when needed.Respond to regularly occurring requests for information.Type general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofread copy for spelling and grammar making appropriate changes.Volunteers to assist others in practice group and office. Works harmoniously in a team environment and fosters team spirit.Shares information and expertise readily with staff members at all levels.Skills:Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Possess an Intermediate knowledge of office systems (i.e., Intapp Time, Intapp Open, etc.).Works independently prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.Knowledge of marketing resources and relevant materials.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Actively pursues opportunities for self-development/collaboration.Understands Firm structure and available resources.Looks for ways to improve processes and/or procedures.Some analytical ability is required in order to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work.Collaborates well with others at all levels.Maintains professional interaction with clients.Take initiative (i.e. trouble-shooting) in certain instances wherein insufficient and/or lack of instruction are provided.Work well under pressure with intense deadlines.Have solid organizational and planning skills.Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.Judgment and decision-making ability.Maintain high levels of confidentiality.Team player.Attention to detail and accuracy.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent; some College preferred; a minimum of 10 years of Executive Assistant/Legal Secretarial experience; secretarial Degree preferred; work experience in a legal or professional services environment.Physical Requirements:Fine hand manipulation (heavy typing, dialing, filing); sitting/standing/walking/stooping; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
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Description
The Executive Assistant/International Commercial Secretary will provide secretarial and administrative support, as required.Responsibilities:Prepare attorneys correspondence (email or letters), and other legal documents (Agreements) as requested.Screen incoming telephone calls.Monitor Outlook Inbox and respond to routine incoming communications.Manage attorney's calendar and excels with heavy scheduling (i.e., schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and seminars).Create and proof PowerPoint presentations, when needed.Enter time entries into Intapp Time.Interact with Accounting to process monthly Bills (i.e., interact with other timekeepers and distribute bills for their review, review to ensure revisions have been made to bills, if needed, etc.).Prepare and process expense reports through Chrome River.Experience in making extensive travel arrangements through FCM (i.e., International and Domestic, last minute travel changes, etc.) and check-in for flights.Process vendor invoices for payment.Maintain and update electronic filing system, and retrieve information from files, when needed.Respond to regularly occurring requests for information.Type general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofread copy for spelling and grammar making appropriate changes.Volunteers to assist others in practice group and office. Works harmoniously in a team environment and fosters team spirit.Shares information and expertise readily with staff members at all levels.Skills:Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Possess an Intermediate knowledge of office systems (i.e., Intapp Time, Intapp Open, etc.).Works independently prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.Knowledge of marketing resources and relevant materials.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Actively pursues opportunities for self-development/collaboration.Understands Firm structure and available resources.Looks for ways to improve processes and/or procedures.Some analytical ability is required in order to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work.Collaborates well with others at all levels.Maintains professional interaction with clients.Take initiative (i.e. trouble-shooting) in certain instances wherein insufficient and/or lack of instruction are provided.Work well under pressure with intense deadlines.Have solid organizational and planning skills.Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.Judgment and decision-making ability.Maintain high levels of confidentiality.Team player.Attention to detail and accuracy.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent; some College preferred; a minimum of 10 years of Executive Assistant/Legal Secretarial experience; secretarial Degree preferred; work experience in a legal or professional services environment.Physical Requirements:Fine hand manipulation (heavy typing, dialing, filing); sitting/standing/walking/stooping; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
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