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Senior Assistant Corporate

On-site in Amsterdam·Added 9 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

DLA Piper

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Overview

Requirements

Dutch
The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.

Skills

Excel

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

The role

As a Senior Assistant at DLA Piper Netherlands, you play a crucial role within our international law firm. You not only manage daily secretarial and administrative tasks, but also support complex legal files and coordinate processes with an eye for detail and deadlines. Thanks to your experience, you work independently and think proactively about process optimization. You quickly master our various systems, maintain an overview, and take action where necessary. Additionally, you serve as a point of contact and mentor for junior Assistants within the team.

At DLA Piper, you work in a dynamic and professional environment in which collaboration and efficiency are central. In this responsible role, you contribute to a smooth and structured way of working within the team.

What you'll do

Secretarial support: complex calendar management, correspondence, organizing meetings and events, and booking travel.
Administrative support: managing case documents and handling various ad-hoc requests.
Legal support: independently preparing, drafting, and managing procedural documents.
File management: coordinating and managing legal files and ensuring error-free processing.
Mentorship: supporting and coaching junior Assistants within the team.
Process optimization: identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to more efficient work processes.

description

Are you accurate, customer-oriented, and do you have a sharp eye for detail? Then we would like to meet you.

Are you the Senior Assistant we are looking for? Apply now.

About you

At least five years of work experience as an Assistant within a law firm or similar professional environment.
Excellent command of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Proactive, independent, and problem-solving attitude.
Strong communication skills and the ability to set priorities and maintain an overview.
Discreet, reliable, and accurate.
Good command of the Dutch and English languages.

About DLA Piper

Industry: Legal and business services
Website: dlapiper.com

In their own words

About the company & team

We are an international law firm that helps our clients achieve their goals, wherever in the world they do business. Our focus on innovation has transformed the way we deliver legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, we deliver exceptional results in cross-border projects, crucial transactions, and complex disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and value the different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that every individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and values all aspects of everyone's individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide excellent service to our clients and communities, while creating a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution you can make to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - regardless of what your talent looks like, what background or circumstances you have, and how you identify.

We are committed to accessibility and ensure that reasonable accommodations are possible throughout the entire application process, so that everyone has an inclusive experience. Should you require support or accommodations, please feel free to let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we conduct relevant screening before your first day of work.

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