Legal Secretary (Medior/Senior)

act legal is a leading law firm specialising in property and corporate law, situated in a prime location on Museumplein in Amsterdam. With over 60 professionals — including 40 solicitors — we offer the focus of a medium-sized firm combined with the strength of a full-service practice. Our culture is informal, ambitious and collegial.

What will you be doing?

As a Legal Secretary, you will support a team of solicitors in their day-to-day work. You will bring order to the chaos, monitor deadlines and communicate professionally with clients and the courts. Your duties will include:

• Drafting, editing and processing correspondence and legal (litigation) documents
• Managing and maintaining files — both digital and physical
• Preparing court documents and legal documents
• Carrying out and checking tasks relating to case management
• Communicating with clients, courts and other parties by telephone and in writing
• Monitoring deadlines and priorities in collaboration with the lawyers
• Identifying bottlenecks and proactively contributing ideas for solutions

Who are you?

We are looking for an experienced colleague who is well versed in the legal world and who can take the secretarial department to the next level. You recognise yourself in the following profile:

• You have at least a completed MBO-4 qualification in secretarial studies, law or a similar field, and demonstrable work experience in a similar role
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken Dutch and English
• Experience with case management is an advantage
• You work accurately and independently, and maintain a clear overview even under time pressure
• You are service-oriented and communicate fluently with solicitors, clients and authorities
• You are proficient in MS Office and feel at home in a digital working environment
• You are flexible, proactive and a true team player

What do we offer?

• A challenging and varied role at an ambitious law firm
• A gross monthly salary of between €2,951 and €4,514 (based on a 37.5-hour working week); pay scale determined by knowledge and experience. A 30-hour working week spread over 4 days is certainly negotiable.
• Working in a beautiful location on Museumplein in Amsterdam
• A close-knit, supportive team with scope for initiative and career progression
• An informal working atmosphere with fun activities: weekly boot camp, drinks and office outings

Interested?

Apply now by sending your CV and a brief covering letter to
solliciteren@actlegal-netherlands.com 

Do you have any questions first? Please contact Eugène Oostenbrink, Head of People & Culture, on 020-664 5111.

The application process consists of two interviews — with your future colleagues and the Head of People & Culture — followed by a final interview if both parties are interested.

Recruitment agencies are not to be contacted regarding this vacancy.