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This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
you have completed an MBO or HBO education in the direction of secretarial, administrative, or legal services, or another relevant study;
you have at least two years of work experience in a comparable supporting role, for example as an assistant, personal assistant, or legal secretary;
you are service-oriented, proactive, and organizationally strong, and you enjoy working for multiple sections;
you can express yourself excellently both orally and in writing in Dutch and English; and
preferably, you are available four or five days per week as soon as possible.
at least 28 vacation days on a full-time basis, 8% holiday allowance, a good pension scheme, the possibility to join our collective health insurance, a laptop, and iPhone.
BarentsKrans is moving to a larger location in the Zuidas. For this office in Amsterdam, we are looking for an assistant to support lawyers from multiple sections. You will join a professional working environment in which colleagues collaborate closely and lines of communication are short. The Amsterdam office is in full development. As a result, you will be given the space to think along about an efficient way of working and can further shape the support provided.
As an assistant, you support lawyers from various sections and ensure that their daily practice runs smoothly. You manage complex calendars, monitor deadlines and time limits, and maintain an overview of appointments and actions. You maintain contact with clients, judicial authorities, and other external parties. You also prepare correspondence and (procedural) documents, check documents, and ensure timely submission and dispatch. Additionally, you handle file administration and the invoicing process.
You are an important linchpin within the office and switch easily between diverse tasks, see what is needed, and take initiative independently. In doing so, you work closely with lawyers, fellow assistants, and staff department employees in Amsterdam and The Hague.
a next step in your career as an assistant at a large and professional firm;
a broad role within multiple sections, with much responsibility and space to help build our office in Amsterdam;
the possibility of attending an annual training or course to develop yourself both personally and professionally;
a workplace in our new building at the Zuidas in Amsterdam and good facilities to work from home if necessary;
an informal working environment with many fun office activities, such as team outings, drinks, office parties, and a winter sports weekend;
an employment contract for a duration of one year with a view to permanent employment;
a salary of min. € 2,762.- and max. € 4,729.- gross per month on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) depending on your work experience, knowledge, and competencies; and
BarentsKrans is an independent, Dutch law and notary firm. With over 170 colleagues, we work on beautiful legal challenges, both nationally and internationally. We have an office in the center of The Hague and in the Zuidas in Amsterdam. Our lawyers and notaries are supported by the secretariat and the staff departments, including compliance, communication, facilities, financial administration, HR, ICT, and learning & development.
Are you the dedicated assistant we are looking for? Then send us your application documents via the application form on our website. Do you want to know more about this vacancy? Then please contact our recruiters. The application procedure consists in principle of two interviews, potentially supplemented by a reference check. A pre-employment screening, including the provision of a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), is part of the procedure.
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