We are looking to recruit a full-time Secretary into our projects and procurement team in Leeds.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for an organised secretary with excellent IT skills, specifically in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.  Previous legal secretarial experience is not essential but would be an advantage.  We are interested to hear from people who have worked in a secretarial role dealing with complex agreements/documents and you'll also need to be organised with a good eye for detail.

What does the Projects and Procurement team do?
The projects and procurement team has extensive experience of advising clients across a wide range of areas including education, public infrastructure, public procurement and State aid.  Our clients’ span the whole public sector including central government, local government, the NHS, universities and schools.  

What will the role involve?
As mentioned above, documents play a large part in this role.  You'll also be keeping on top of multiple diaries, organising meetings, travel and accommodation as necessary.  You'll have some responsibility for client billing, including preparation of bills and assisting with client reporting using excel spreadsheets.  You will also have responsibility for file maintenance, both electronic and paper-based.  You'll be working as part of a team of secretaries, so the ability to work cohesively with others is essential.

Who are Womble Bond Dickinson?
A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 400 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 18 US cities and eight UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France.

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm’s experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

People are at the very heart of what we do and to succeed we need the most talented and motivated teams in place.  Our approach is really quite simple and underpinned by our values. We work hard but we also want our people to enjoy long and successful careers with us. That means making sure that everybody has the opportunity to develop and grow as well as being rewarded for their successes. 

What happens next?
If this sounds like a role that you can do then we want to hear from you.  Please follow the instructions to make a formal application on our website – just a few contact detail questions and then upload your CV and covering letter.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (lisa.gater@wbd-uk.com)

If this isn't the role for you (or the right time) why not connect with me on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter (@WBD_CareersUK) to keep up to date with all of our opportunities.  We also have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/womblebonddickinsoncareers/

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