Job description

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for Legal Professional Assistant to join A&O Shearman in Vietnam.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Professional Assistant, you will provide proactive and high-quality support to a busy legal team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of legal matters and administrative activities. You will play a key role in supporting lawyers and clients while maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and service.
Key responsibilities will include:

Managing complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
Acting as a key point of contact for calls, emails and correspondence.
Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents, presentations and client communications.
Coordinating matter administration, including file opening, client engagement documentation and matter closure processes.
Assisting with billing activities, invoice preparation and expense management.
Organising and maintaining legal documents, templates and correspondence across current and historic matters.
Supporting client events, marketing activities, conferences and workshops when required.
Providing administrative support across legal teams and assisting colleagues during periods of absence or increased workload.
Managing competing priorities while ensuring deadlines and service levels are consistently met.
Building effective working relationships with lawyers, clients and business services colleagues.

What You Will Have

To be successful in this role, you must have previous Legal PA/Legal Professional Assistant experience gained within a law firm or legal environment.
In addition, you will have:

Proven experience working as a Legal PA.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
A professional and confident telephone manner.
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Experience supporting fee earners within a fast-paced legal environment.
A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A positive, "can-do" attitude and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Flexibility to work additional hours when business needs require.

What We Can Offer You
We offer the opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contribution will be valued and recognised.
You can expect:

A professional and supportive working environment.
Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career within a leading international law firm.
Exposure to high-profile clients and interesting legal matters.
A collaborative culture that encourages teamwork and continuous learning.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements, where business needs allow.
The opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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