Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - Motivated team player, superb organisational skills, ability to multi-task, effective communicator. Must hold diploma/certificate in secretarial/administrative field, have relevant technical skills, 3 years legal administrative experience & excellent references.

Job title and description

Administrative Assistant

Lex Caribbean (Barbados office) presents an opportunity for a motivated, energetic team player to join our multi-disciplinary law firm and corporate services practice. We are expanding administrative capacity within a dynamic practice group which focuses on a diverse portfolio of regional and global clients. The role will involve a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, many within a specifically legal/corporate context.

Critical attributes

The successful applicant will have superb organisational skills, the ability to multi-task and will be rigorous with time management. They will be comfortable supporting other team members but can work independently within their skill set. They will have a focused, enthusiastic approach to training. A painstaking attitude towards the accurate and timely completion of deliverables will be essential. The right candidate will also enjoy working with people, will be an effective communicator and will be highly accountable to colleagues and clients

Qualifications/Experience/References

The applicant must hold an acceptable diploma or certification in the secretarial/administrative field. A paralegal qualification would be a major asset, but is not mandatory. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a legal assistant/administrative capacity and must have excellent references.

Technical Skills

• advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDF Docs/Adobe
• familiarity with digital document management systems and time and billing systems would be an asset

All suitably qualified persons should e-mail their detailed Curriculum Vitae, including references, with a cover letter, no later than noon, February 20, 2022.  Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.