The core responsibility will be to manage the Risk Team’s email inbox on a daily basis. This will include administrative tasks, such as updating client and matter records, billing information, handling requests for status updates to the Practice
Cooperating with other Business Support functions such as finance teams
Managing and recording information using internal systems and platforms
Filing, recording of client documentation and updating databases
Contacting lawyers and assistants for outstanding information
Inputting and sorting information into Excel
Conducting background checks on companies
Responding to routine email inquiries
Providing general support to management on ad hoc tasks when necessary

Proven ability to work as part of a team.
Remains calm and works well under pressure; dealing confidently, competently and diplomatically with Partners and legal assistants worldwide.
Strong communication skills. Able to follow as well as provide clear and unambiguous information or instructions.
The ability to manage a high volume workload effectively
Good IT skills
Experience working in a professional partnership, or in a business services environment.
Demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision at busy times
Manage time efficiently, delivering work to a consistently high standard and to deadlines
Excellent standard of spoken and written English.
Proven experience working with MS Office
Experience of working in a professional/legal environment
Proficiency in additional languages desired.

Risk Assistant

Key skills