The role
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant to provide high level support to (General Counsel), and Bryony Dewar-Leahy(General Counsel). This is a full-time opportunity and would suit someone with experience in opening and managing files (including probity and restricted files), excellent organisational and administration skills, an eye for detail and an interest in undertaking a variety of tasks autonomously and with minimal supervision.
Key responsibilities
In this varied and busy role you will be responsible for:
1. the administration of probity and restricted files including responding to queries;
2. maintaining and administering the Sensitive Matters Register;
3. preparing and filing OGC documents;
4. preparing and assisting with OGC publications;
5. managing requests for documents held in safe custody and the maintenance of safe custody records;
6. general secretarial duties including diary management, handling phone calls/voicemail, and travel.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
7. solid legal secretarial experience;
8. experience in matter opening and a good knowledge of information barriers;
9. strong attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities;
10. advanced skills in Word, Outlook and Aderant (or other practice management software is highly desirable);
11. a proactive, flexible and adaptable attitude;
12. experience using InTapp (highly desirable);
13. the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise urgency of work; and
14. a flexible approach to providing assistance out of core business hours from time to time.
Efficiency, initiative and a passion to learn are key and candidates seeking a varied and challenging opportunity are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided.
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