Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced office assistant to join our growing advanced delivery legal team in our A&O Shearman office!
Advanced delivery legal team - Belfast
The nature of A&O Shearman's work is increasingly advanced and multi-jurisdictional. Advanced delivery legal (ADL) plays an increasing role in managing and delivering important elements of major litigation cases and transactions. Lawyers working in ADL Belfast apply their knowledge of the law and legal procedures to support A&O Shearman teams around the world.
What you will do
The office assistant will provide a consistently high standard of administrative support to the legal professionals and associates in advanced delivery legal, ensuring that all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner to enable the smooth running of the team's support function. As an office assistant you will support with all matters with regard to finance; business development, travel arrangements and preparation of complex and often confidential documents and presentations.
What you will have
What we can offer you
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Advanced delivery legal team - Belfast
The nature of A&O Shearman's work is increasingly advanced and multi-jurisdictional. Advanced delivery legal (ADL) plays an increasing role in managing and delivering important elements of major litigation cases and transactions. Lawyers working in ADL Belfast apply their knowledge of the law and legal procedures to support A&O Shearman teams around the world.
What you will do
The office assistant will provide a consistently high standard of administrative support to the legal professionals and associates in advanced delivery legal, ensuring that all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner to enable the smooth running of the team's support function. As an office assistant you will support with all matters with regard to finance; business development, travel arrangements and preparation of complex and often confidential documents and presentations.
What you will have
- Strong administrative and organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills both formal and informal and willingness to collaborate with others; Excellent Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint skills;
- Ability to adapt with flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in an environment with shifting priorities, under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team, both within Belfast and remotely with colleagues from London and elsewhere across a wide range of levels, responsibilities and offices.
What we can offer you
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Area of expertise
Advanced Delivery
Country
Northern Ireland
Vacancy type
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Job code
Assistant Administrator
Job family
Support
Additional information - External
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Working arrangement
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
Additional Locations
United Kingdom - Belfast
Branding Theme
A&O Shearman