Legal Assistant

1 giorno fa

Rome, Lazio, Italia Boies Schiller Flexner LLP Tempo pieno

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our firm's Rome office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and routing incoming mail, emails, and telephone calls;
  • Managing the firm's front desk and welcoming clients and visitors;
  • Assisting with the organization of meetings and events;
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and business trips;
  • Ordering office supplies and supporting office and vendor management activities;
  • Providing operational support for the Administrative Department's back-office functions;
  • Preparing administrative documents and handling the bureaucratic procedures necessary for the smooth operation of the firm;
  • Managing the Partners' calendars, appointments, and meetings;
  • Entering Partners' timesheets, reviewing and updating activity records when necessary;
  • Reviewing presentations, pitches, memoranda, meeting notes, and minutes, including documents drafted in English;
  • Monitoring the status of Partners' continuing professional education credits;
  • Drafting engagement letters;
  • Supporting Partners in the management of ongoing matters and cases;
  • Preparing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) documentation and collecting the related supporting documents;
  • Coordinating with the central functions of the U.S. offices regarding matter opening procedures and client records management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or Master's degree);
  • Excellent command of English (English proficiency will be assessed during the interview process);
  • Ability to perform electronic court filings (preferred but not required);
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT tools;
  • Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.