Berkeley Research Group (BRG), headquartered in Emeryville, CA, provides independent expert testimony, advisory services and data analytics to major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and regulatory bodies worldwide. BRG experts provide sophisticated economic, financial, and analytical advice across various disciplines, including antitrust and competition policy, complex damages, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, valuation, and workforce issues. In addition, the firm assists clients in major industry sectors with compliance, business process improvement and strategy consulting.This role will support a high-profile individual within BRGs Expert Pool. You will work on both professional and personal diary management and be key in helping this individual stay on track and organised across a range of different roles and projects. This part-time role can be offered as a hybrid or remote. The ideal candidate would be able to meet with the MD they are supporting from time to time in London.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain Professional and Personal diary, appointments and travel arrangements
Act as the point of contact between the MDs/Ds and internal/external clients as required
Prepare and edit proposals, communications, presentations and other documents
Co-ordinate internal and client events
Manage incoming calls and emails
File and retrieve documents and reference material
Maintain project and client databases
Take charge of administration, including time entry, expenses, arranging Visas and travel
Use and develop internal support systems and channels of communication effectively and foster strong relations with clients and stakeholder
Coordinate Client Engagement set-up, invoicing and billing processes
Assist in the administration of project documents, including invoicing, budgets, plans and billing
Update project documentation and follow up project tasks when required
Key Competencies:
Confident, articulate individual who is comfortable and practical supporting and communicating with senior stakeholders both within the firm and externally (i.e. with senior clients)
Highly collaborative with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
Strong organisational and planning skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to put forward suggestions to improve processes
Show good judgment and decision-making ability
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
flexibility and adaptability
Experience gained in industries where time management and punctuality are critical is beneficial but not essential, i.e. Law, Consulting, Financial Services, etc.
Proactive and resilient, the individual will be comfortable coaching senior individuals, maintaining the pressure required to get things done, organising senior individuals, and challenging briefs/requirements as necessary.
#LI-RT1#LI-HYBRID BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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