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17th November 2010

Blake Dawson Shanghai Representative Office seeks an Executive Assistant

Position: Executive Assistant to Managing Partner   
Location: Shanghai Jing-an 
Blake Dawson

Blake Dawson is an Australian law firm with international offices throughout Asia. We are seeking an Executive Assistant for the Shanghai office, providing administrative support to the Managing Partner and liaising with Senior Lawyers and Associates plus Firm management both within Asia and in Australia. The suitable candidate will act as a coordinator between senior staff, often handling details of a highly confidential nature. 

Job Description:

  • Provide secretarial support to Managing Partner
  • Manage and maintain calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings onsite and offsite
  • Make business travel arrangements and manage and communicate travel itineraries, as well as meeting logistics including directions, maps and addresses in both English and Chinese
  • Track expense claims and reimbursements for Managing Partner
  • Liaise with clients regularly
  • Maintain confidential material related to employees and company operations
  • Assist with general document filing and record keeping
  • Assist with general office administration

Job Requirement: 

  • Diploma / Bachelor Degree.
  • Familiar with and experience in general Executive Assistant tasks
  • Fluent in oral/written English
  • Oral/written Chinese is a plus but not mandatory
  • Proficient in computer skills e.g. Window XP/ MS Office, Outlook etc.
  • Good communication, negotiation and organisation skills
  • High-level of learning, ability to be flexible and positive attitude

Working Base: Full-time.  Five (5) days a week, Mon-Fri

Salary: Dependant on relevant work experience

Contact: If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to hua.li@blakedawson.com by 22 November 2010.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview immediately.