Executive Assistant

Watson Webb is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a Managing Partner, Senior Associate and one of our lawyers.

Requirements

• Manage the Partner's diary, including scheduling meetings, notifying them of daily attendances, and proactively arranging appointments.
• Triage communications by efficiently handling incoming phone calls, assisting with client inquiries when the Partner is unavailable, and daily reviewing and sorting their email inbox.
• Liaise with the legal team, acting as a key point of contact with lawyers on the Partner's team regarding client matters and firm operations.
• Support business development by assisting the Partner with events, client opportunities, and other initiatives.
• Manage time entries, ensuring the Partner's daily time is accurately recorded and entered into the practice management software.
• Assist with legal documentation, helping to collate briefs for barristers and prepare court and other necessary legal documents.
• Perform data entry, accurately inputting data into CRM and document management systems.
• Provide general support, offering comprehensive administrative and personal assistance to the Partner (e.g., dry cleaning, shopping, miscellaneous tasks).