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Practice Assistant \xe2\x80\x93 SingaporeThe opportunityAre you ready to make your mark as part of our Global Operations Team? Then you\xe2\x80\x99ve come to the right place. At White & Case, we\xe2\x80\x99ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one.As a Practice Assistant you will play an important role in providing a wide range of secretarial, administrative and project support. You will work closely with partners, a team of lawyers and remote assistance from our Practice Assistant team located in Manila.You will be a strong team player, actively seeking to improve working processes, anticipate needs and taking the next step. Our team collaborates and works cohesively with our local and global Practice Assistant group.At White & Case, we foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.Key responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to partners and lawyers, including but not limited to, arranging meetings, booking rooms, handling calls, supporting travel related needs and expense reimbursements.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and communications etc. (may be required to liaise directly with clients when organizing meetings)
• Working with the Billings team in preparation of invoices including liaising with other various business support groups.
• Assist set up of new matters on New Business Intake and facilitate conflicts clearance.
• Use good judgment at all times; ask follow up questions if instructions are unclear, efficiently communicate feedbacks, concerns, issues and workarounds;
• Ensure all restricted information, matters, issues, and personal effects of partners and lawyers you support are treated with utmost confidentiality.

The skills and attributes we are looking for

• 6+ years of experience in supporting lawyers and professional support lawyers in an international law firm is preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent MS Office skills and professional telephone manners.
• Good judgement asks questions and strong communication skills.
• High level of integrity and diligence
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Familiarity with MS Word (including typing and formatting) and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is a must with additional language skills a plus.
• Flexibility to be able to cover evenings/weekend (only as and when needed and rostered).

What we offerWhen you join us, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values\xe2\x80\x94to be pioneering, united and human\xe2\x80\x94and we believe that you\xe2\x80\x99ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential.We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Practice Assistant, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.About White & CaseWe are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.How to applyInterested? Please apply by submitting your CV for further consideration.White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm\xe2\x80\x99s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed. We will be happy to work with you.For general queries regarding this opportunity please Emily Kumar onNote to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment/HR team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction.Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the APAC Recruitment Team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers.Qualifications

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