Personal Assistant

About the role

A&L Goodbody is seeking a Personal Assistant for its Belfast office. The role involves supporting Partners and Fee Earners with administrative work, working with an international client base and contributing to seamless service delivery. It suits someone who wants to get involved in complex, fast-paced matters and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to Fee Earners, including preparing high-quality documents, proposals and presentations
• Produce documents quickly and accurately across a range of matters
• Onboard new clients while following the Firm's compliance procedures
• Manage diaries extensively using Microsoft Outlook
• Book conferences, travel and accommodation using travel management software
• Support Fee Earners with invoicing, including preparing, issuing and following up on outstanding invoices
• Help with ad hoc administrative and project work, and provide occasional reception cover

Required profile

• 2+ years' experience as a PA in a professional services or partnership environment
• Team player who engages with the Firm's culture and core values
• Proactive, professional attitude with exceptional attention to detail

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital dictation
• Desirable: time recording and invoicing systems such as Expert, matter inception and document management systems such as Intapp Open or iManage, digital dictation systems such as BigHand, and creating presentations in line with the ALG Way communication style

The Firm is an Irish law firm with five international offices, 120 partners and over 900 employees. It is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people open to part-time or job-sharing arrangements.