Our Antitrust and Competition Economics practice is an acknowledged leader in providing economic analysis, advice, and testimony for antitrust and merger cases worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver project administration support: oversee conflict checks, client retention letters, project code requests, and project billing and reporting; process vendor invoices, team expense reports, check requests and timesheets in a timely manner
Provide general administrative support: maintain calendars and routine correspondence, coordinate detailed travel arrangements, maintain files, answer telephones, and provide administrative backup for other executive assistants
Manage high volume project billing, including preparing and ensuring accuracy of invoices, drafting work descriptions, and obtaining relevant approvals; work closely with corporate finance department to proactively resolve issues
Follow up and provide regular reporting on outstanding project unbilled amounts, receivables and write-offs under the direction of Vice Presidents and project managers
Facilitate client retention letters and statements of works; assist with editing and reviewing for accuracy prior to submission; maintain templates and update as requested
Oversee client relationship management database and deliver marketing and business development support
Manage logistics for internal and external practice meetings and client events
Serve as point person for ad hoc practice needs, such as ordering supplies, employee gifts, etc.
Act as an internal and external liaison with corporate departments (Human Capital, Information Technology, Financial Administration, Communications, etc.) and other practices
Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree level qualification preferred
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a support role; experience in professional services strongly preferred (consulting, law, financial services)
Strong client invoicing experience, ideally with exposure to time-based and fixed price billing, in a high-volume environment
Familiarity with financial reporting tools (exposure to Oracle preferred)