Administrative Assistant - Remote

Overview

Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognizing that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm. Our team of business services professionals play a significant role in the success of Dentons, and we recruit Talent into a wide variety of areas. Here, we look for focused, flexible individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are team players. Previous experience within the legal sector is not essential. We want to give everyone the opportunity to develop his or her potential fully and, therefore, provide support, training and encouragement to members of teams at all levels.

In Short

• The core responsibility will be to manage the Risk Team’s email inbox on a daily basis.
• This will include administrative tasks, such as updating client and matter records, billing information, handling requests for status updates to the practice.
• Cooperating with other Business Support functions such as finance teams.
• Managing and recording information using internal systems and platforms.
• Filing, recording of client documentation and updating databases.
• Contacting lawyers and assistants (over the phone or via email) for outstanding information.
• Inputting and sorting information into Excel.
• Conducting background checks on companies.
• Responding to routine email inquiries.
• Providing general support to management on ad hoc tasks when necessary.

Requirements

• Focused and flexible individuals.
• Team players.
• Ability to manage email communications effectively.
• Experience with data entry and management.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.
• No prior legal experience required.

Benefits

• Support, training, and encouragement for personal development.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse team.
• Flexible working environment.
• Exposure to various business support functions.
• Potential for career growth within the firm.