As a legal assistant, you will contribute to the efficient functioning of the legal department by providing administrative and substantive support. You will work in a professional, English-speaking team with a formal appearance and an open, collaborative culture. The position offers an attractive benefits package, flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to work from home after six months.
Description
- You will provide general business and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the department's legal activities
- You assist the lawyers in their daily work through a variety of tasks, including preparing legal documentation and correspondence and performing light legal research
- You are involved in corporate housekeeping (preparing agendas and legal documents, archiving corporate housekeeping documentation, etc;)
- You work closely with other departments and stakeholders on legal documents and processes
- You participate in the development, implementation and management of the legal database and file sharing system
- You are responsible for the agenda management of the lawyers, including planning and coordinating on-site and off-site meetings, booking meeting rooms, teleconferences, preparing agendas, preparing materials, etc.
- You organize and coordinate business travel, including preparing all required documentation in connection with it
- You are responsible for coordinating and handling invoices from law firms and others.
Profile
You have a Bachelor of Law Practice or a Bachelor of Office Management with relevant legal administrative experienceIdeally you have 3 to 5 years of work experience in a law firm or legal department; in any case with a particular focus on and care for legal deadlines and formalities; experience in an international and complex environment is a great assetYou express yourself fluently, in writing and orally, in Dutch and English. Knowledge of another language is a plusYou thrive in a dynamic environment and are a multitasker. You have an exceptional ability to manage time and deal with multiple tasks and prioritiesYou are known for responding quickly and appropriately in a variety of situations. You provide information advice and guidance in a professional, timely and efficient manner, ensuring that all responses are accurateYou have attention to detailYou have an excellent command of business software packages - Microsoft Office products, email and internetYou have an entrepreneurial spirit. You can work independently but appreciate teamwork.Offer
You will join a large international player with a friendly atmosphereA workplace where you are listened to if you have an idea and where critical views are appreciated.An attractive salary package with fringe benefits such as the possibility of fiesta leasing.The opportunity to have very inexpensive lunch in the company restaurant.Flexible working hours with opportunities to work from home after training period.