Practice Admin Assistant - Shanghai Office
Clifford Chance, a leading international law firm with over 30 offices worldwide, is seeking a Practice Admin Assistant for its Shanghai office. This role is integral to providing comprehensive administrative and documentation support to lawyers, paralegals, and business professionals, ensuring the efficient operation of the firm's Shanghai practice.
The Practice Admin Assistant will be responsible for preparing, formatting, and finalizing various documents, including legal documents, correspondence, marketing materials, and presentations. This involves tasks such as transcribing, editing, amending, converting, comparing, copy-typing, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and consistency with the firm's standards. Additionally, the role includes managing document scanning, photocopying, binding, printing, and faxing, as well as filing and archiving both electronic and paper materials. Personal assistance duties encompass processing expense reimbursements, supporting new joiners and leavers, and assisting lawyers with time recording entries. The assistant will also coordinate meetings and conference calls, manage travel arrangements, and provide support for business development activities, including maintaining client details and assisting with event organization.
Candidates should possess strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, particularly in document handling and formatting. A proactive, mature, and collaborative approach to administration and office management is essential. Prior experience in a similar administrative or documentation-focused role is preferred. High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Fluency in Chinese with business-level English language skills is necessary to effectively communicate within the firm's international environment.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Clifford Chance offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the firm.
Clifford Chance fosters an inclusive, friendly, and team-based work environment, offering employees opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. The firm values diversity and is committed to providing a rewarding and stimulating career experience.