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As one of the leading law firms with 16 offices in Central Eastern Europe, we advise clients on all commercial law matters. Quality, flexibility, innovation and practical solutions for complex issues in the commercial sector are at the core of Schoenherr's philosophy.
Responsibilities
We are currently looking for a new candidate to join our team and contribute to our dynamic legal operations.
- Supporting the work of attorneys and associates
- Preparing and formatting Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
- Preparing and filing submissions to courts and authorities
- Managing electronic company registration procedures: ordering administrative fees (duties, publication fees), compiling and submitting filings, monitoring and receiving court decisions
- Handling electronic administration with authorities and courts
- Preparing documentation related to client due diligence and verifying identification documents
- Managing the firm's Company Gateway (Cégkapu) and receiving official documents
- Operating the firm's internal systems, including file opening, archiving, recording billable work and document management
- Retrieving documents from official public registers
- Managing virtual data rooms, including uploading and downloading documents
- Formatting and editing documents and agreements
- Preparing legal correspondence based on attorneys' instructions
- Liaising with notaries, translation agencies, and occasionally courts and authorities
- Performing administrative back-office tasks (filing documents, saving electronically received files, maintaining various registers)
- Scanning, copying, printing and spiral binding
- Transcribing from dictation (including in foreign languages)
- Providing reception support and cover when required: handling calls, welcoming guests, managing incoming and outgoing mail, filing correspondence and registering invoices
- Handling occasional external administrative errands (e.g. translation office or notarial matters)
- Assisting with billing preparation when needed (retrieving and correcting performance reports)
- Performing tasks related to the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing Requirements
- At least 1 year professional experience in relevant work environment
- Proficiency in MS Office programs
- Fluent in Hungarian and English (at least B2 or higher) Nice to have
- Professional qualification EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION
What we offer
- Highly competitive benefits package
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- Young, innovative team
- Modern, business-like working environment (working location: Budapest, XIII.) with the possibility of working from home Become part of our team and help shape our success in the region.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in both English and Hungarian, along with your salary expectations, to recruiting.hungary@schoenherr.eu