Secretary (Legal assistant)

What we will offer We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitions firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees. Team Structure Stephenson Harwood has one of the world’s leading marine law practices, offering a breadth of services to clients in the shipping, offshore and commodity sectors that few other firms can match. Our clients include many of the world’s largest ship owners, shipyards, banks, insurers, P&I clubs, energy services companies and commodities traders. The size of our team and the depth of our experience means we are well positioned to advise on any shipping or trade-related concern, from the most complex marine incident or financing structure to the more straightforward sale and purchase dispute or cargo claim. Our practice is international and is serviced by specialist lawyers based in our Athens, Dubai, Greater China, London, Madrid, Paris, Seoul and Singapore offices. Main Responsibilities
• prepare and manage correspondence and documents
• organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, travel and hotel arrangements
• maintain office systems
• maintain schedules and calendars
• arrange and confirm appointments
• performs telephone duties in a professional manner
• maintain electronic and paper filing systems
• manage expenses claims and client billing processes
• manage and maintain time recording accurately if requested
• collate information
• communicate verbally and in writing to answer enquiries and provide information to clients
• liaison with internal and external contacts
• coordinate the flow of information both internally and externally
• operate office equipment (fax, copier, binding machine)
• assist with BD research
• assist in department events or client meetings
• maintain office supplies by checking stocks; place and expedite orders; evaluate new products
• handle the incoming / outgoing post
• responsible for kitchen clean-up, supplies & stocks, and conference room set-ups
• perform ad -hoc office duties and assignments requested by office manager Attributes/Skills Required
• commercial in outlook and always mindful of the needs of the business and adaptable to what can sometimes be conflicting demands;
• focused with strong attention to detail;
• able to gain credibility and build professional relationships within the office;
• tenacious with a proven ability to follow through on tasks and projects
• able to think strategically and creatively with the ability to see through longer term projects and initiatives
• conscientious and self-motivated whilst being a strong team player
• friendly, outgoing and approachable and able to build rapport with people quickly
• resilient
• college degree in English or English Literature preferred
• minimum 2 years of general office and administrative experience in law firm, or other professional services environment
• fluent in English and Korean This

job description
is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs. About the Firm With 11 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients
- listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service. Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.