Practice Assistant

Job title:

Practice Assistant

Company

White & Case

Job description

Firm SummaryLeading Global Law FirmWhite & Case is a leading global law firm with lawyers and staff operating from 45 locations , working in virtually every country of the world with a long-established presence in Finland and the Nordic region. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. White & Case operates on a one firm basis, which is present in the day-to-day work of its associates. We advise multinational corporates, financial institutions and private equity firms on corporate and financing transactions across all major industry sectors. Our practice areas in Finland are Capital Markets, Debt Finance and M&A/Private Equity. All our practice areas are top tier ranked in the leading ranking publications (Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000).Our ValuesAt White & Case our culture comes to life through three core values:PioneeringWe seize opportunities to innovate and growUnitedWe are one firm with a shared sense of purposeHumanWe care about each other and the world around usPosition SummaryWe are looking to recruit a full time practice assistant to our team in Helsinki. Our practice assistants’ responsibilities include a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties. Key day-to-day tasks include assisting lawyers with editing and formatting legal documentation, research, translation, contacting various governmental authorities, as well as preparing and maintaining transaction data rooms. Tasks also include answering the office switchboard and welcoming visitors.QualificationsEssential QualificationsEssential Qualifications· Relevant educational background and previous work experience· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Programs

• Problem-solving attitude, organizational skills, proactive and self-initiative work approach
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and has the ability to see the big picture
• Outstanding communication
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple tasks
• Genuine interest in international business and corporate transactions

Location & ReportingThis is a business support role based in Helsinki * This role reports to Helsinki

Expected salary

Location

Helsinki

Job date

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:04:19 GMT

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