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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Practice Team Assistant provides front-of-house reception services and comprehensive administrative support to timekeepers and secretaries. Key duties include managing mail, coordinating travel and meetings, processing expenses, and maintaining document management systems.
Requirements
Candidates should ideally have a degree and at least three years of administrative experience within a law firm or professional services environment. Fluency in English is required, along with fluency in French and/or Flemish.
Full job description
Practice Team Assistant
Cooley are seeking a Practice Team Assistant to join the Brussels office.
Position summary: The Practice Team Assistant is responsible for providing front of house and reception service to clients and visitors and administrative and clerical support for various administrative projects and duties in support of the timekeepers and secretaries. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Secretarial Support
Open and organise mail
Answer timekeeper phones as necessary
Arrange catered lunch orders, car and courier services and other scheduling tasks, as needed
As requested, schedule, coordinate and confirm meeting space and relevant attendees for internal and external meetings.
As requested, coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
Prepare and process expense reports, check requests, travel, health club reimbursement forms, etc. in accordance with accounting guidelines
Track relevant travel and expense receipts for accurate accounting reconciliations. File and track reimbursements, credits and refunds through to completion
Complete all document processing and correspondence assignments accurately and within stated timeframes
Prepare documents to support team members with overflow work which may include revisions, edits, and proofreading for accuracy, completeness and grammar and syntax
As requested, assist with opening new matters, conflict and AML checks
Provide administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence for signature, arranging conference calls, setting up Zoom and Teams meetings, retrieving corporate documents and updating contact databases
On behalf of the timekeepers, enter and submit time entries. As requested, maintain file copies of released time
Create and maintain files, including chronological files and indexes not stored in Information Governance department
Complete e-filing in the firm’s document management system, as requested
Keep all files up-to-date and organised. Ensure materials are forwarded to the Information Governance department, as necessary
Copy and print emails and documents
Scan documents into PDF format
Assist with internal procedures for the preparation of audit letter responses when needed and where applicable
Consistently use the CRM tool to support business development in the firm, including taking ownership of contact information for attorney’s contacts and updating, maintaining and resolving conflicts within the CRM tool
Handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion; perform to earn supervisors’ full confidence and trust in all interactions
Coordinate and assist with other special projects, as required
Assist other team members and timekeepers with various administrative tasks
All other duties as assigned or required
Reception/Hospitality
Daily running of the reception function
Receive and organise deliveries
Greet clients and visitors warmly; escort them to appropriate meeting rooms and vistor offices and provide them with beverages, food, car services, restaurant bookings and local information, as needed
Maintain consistently excellent levels of presentation for reception area, conference rooms and wellness room
Assist with ordering and restocking of office and kitchen supplies as needed
Skills and experience:
Required:
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, Chrome River and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
Preferred:
Educated at degree level or equivalent
Minimum three years prior experience as a secretarial or administrative assistant in a law firm or other professional services firm
Fluent in English and must also be fluent in French or Flemish, preferably both
Competencies:
Engage in a professional and polite manner with clients and colleagues in multiple time zones, even when under pressure
Convey enthusiasm and a welcoming approach
Strong administrative and secretarial skills
Excellent verbal (both listening and speaking) and written communication skills
Take ownership of role and use good judgement
Ability to complete tasks independently in a fast-paced environment, balance the demands of multiple concurrent tasks efficiently, while also working collaboratively as part of a team
Pro-actively prioritise work assignments and consistently meet deadlines
Demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
Ability to deliver consistently high-quality work with attention to detail in proofreading, writing, and communication
Reliable, committed, organised, and punctual
Direct reports: No
Equal Opportunity Statement: We strive to create an inclusive and rewarding environment that allows our people to thrive both professionally and personally. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Firm will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. The firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, Wealth and social origin, and other characteristics that make each person unique. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination and access to benefits and training.
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Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.
Attorney Advertising: This content is provided for general informational purposes only, and your access or use of the content does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Cooley LLP, Cooley (UK) LLP, Cooley SG LLP, Cooley HK or any other Cooley entity (collectively referred to as “Cooley”). By reviewing this content, you agree that the information provided does not constitute legal or other professional advice. This content is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction and you should not act or refrain from acting based on this content. This content may be changed without notice, and it is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up to date, and it may not reflect the most current legal developments. This content may be considered attorney advertising. Do not send any confidential information to Cooley, as we do not have any duty to keep it confidential.
Cooley’s privacy policy: https://bit.ly/CooleyLLPprivacy
Offices: 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, US
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