Administrative Assistant

The role

The Administrative Assistant position at Withers Bergman LLP provides general in-office administrative support to the firm in a detail-oriented, efficient, and organized manner.  This role requires an enthusiastic and proactive person who is eager to learn and develop their administrative skills in a top international law firm.  Candidates must be self-starters who are capable of multi-tasking while maintaining consistent and precise attention to details. Annual compensation commensurate with experience and ranging from $55,000 - $65,000 per year. This position is required to be in the office five days/week. 

Areas of focus and responsibilities

• Provide general in-office administrative support, working closely with Legal Secretaries and fee-earners
• Assist with client file opening, conflict checks, and other processes related to onboarding new clients and opening new matters
• Assist with the monthly billing process, including time entry, producing billing guides, transferring time, and creating pdf bill packs
• Prepare letters and enclosures
• Prepare and submit expenses using Chrome River
• Photocopy, scan, and print documents
• Review and proofread documents
• Scan/e-file documents and provide back-up assistance with digital mail
• Assist with maintaining e-files and hard copy filing
• Provide Notary and witness services
• Assist other team and support departments
• Additional duties as required
• Coverage for front desk as needed

Skills and attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel
• Flexible attitude, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Able to adapt to changing priorities
• Flexibility to work overtime as requested/needed

Experience required

• Client service or administrative support experience desired.
• Commissioned Notary preferred. 

Education requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, high school degree or equivalent required.

About Withers

Where global collaboration achieves exceptional results. 

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A law firm focused on people and collaboration. 

For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. 

We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. 

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. 

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests. 

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.  

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself. 

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Mansfield Certification Plus in relation to our recruitment and leadership progression efforts in the US and UK. This certification is an encouraging milestone as we continue to champion diversity within our organization and in the wider legal sector. 

For more information on Withers, please visit the following links: General Career Site, LinkedIn, About Us 

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement 

The firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the firm. Employment at the firm is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  The firm prohibits and will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these classifications or characteristics.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website to apply for a position, please contact the firm at (203) 789-1320 or email us.recruiting@withersworldwide.com with your request.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.