We are looking for a proactive Executive/Business Development Assistant to join our growing firm. We are looking for someone who is pro-active, with a passion for organisation who wants to help the directors’ with the smooth and efficient running of the firm.
We welcome applications from those wishing to return from a career break and are willing to consider appropriate flexibility and adjusted working arrangements for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Assistance
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events for business development activities.
- Prepare, edit, and format documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
- Organize and maintain filing systems, ensuring easy access to important business development materials.
- Provide general administrative support to senior partners and the business development team
Business Development Support
- Maintain and manage the business development CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date client and prospect information.
- Assist in identifying and tracking potential new business opportunities, leads, and client development efforts.
- Research prospective clients, industries, and competitors to inform strategic business development activities.
- Help coordinate outreach to clients, prospects, and referral sources, including preparing emails, letters, and presentations.
- Updating firm social media channels and website in coordination with fee earners
Event Coordination:
- Assist with the planning and logistics of events, seminars, and conferences.
- Support internal and external networking events, ensuring smooth execution and follow-up communications.
Key Requirements:
Experience
- Previous experience as an Administration Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Clerk or in a business development support role, ideally within a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment is preferred.
- Experience using CRM systems or managing client databases is preferred.
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of CRM systems.
- Discretion and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive client and business information.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Please email a cover letter and your CV to talent@slateford.law.