Job Description
Support the Talent Director in a busy team at a large firm, providing administrative assistance and working on projects with a broad spectrum of people across the organisation.
As an Executive Assistant, you will provide efficient administrative support, including the preparation of high-quality proposals and presentations, extensive diary management, and preparation of correspondence on behalf of the Director.
You will also assist with correspondence and administration tasks, prepare for meetings, and work as part of the wider Talent team on projects. Additionally, you will update the document management system and provide accurate and timely assistance with efiling.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing efficient administrative support, including the preparation of high-quality proposals and presentations
- Extensive diary management, using Microsoft Outlook
- Preparation of correspondence on behalf of the Director
- Assistance with correspondence and administration tasks
- Preparation for meetings and work as part of the wider Talent team on projects
- Update our document management system and provide accurate and timely assistance with efiling
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as an EA supporting Senior Management, preferably within a professional services/Talent environment
- Advanced current working knowledge of MS Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work in a timely manner with an aptitude for drafting and writing
- A high level of integrity, discretion, and trust with confidential information
- Adaptable approach to work, and proven ability to work unsupervised as part of a team
- Approachable and highly professional in manner, with all levels of staff within an organisation
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive individual with a focus on taking initiative rather than just reacting to requests
- A post-leaving certificate qualification, e.g. degree, diploma/certificate in HR or secretarial studies, or equivalent relevant work experience
- An interest in D&I Executive stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business
About the firm:
A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco. There are currently 116 partners and over 900 employees. ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business.