About the role
As a New Business Intake Officer, you will play a vital role in managing the administrative setup and maintenance of legal matters within the firm. In this position, you will ensure the accuracy and completeness of records, swiftly identifying and resolving any issues that arise. Serving as a key point of contact, you will assist colleagues with inquiries and foster effective collaboration across teams. You will be part of the compliance team and report directly to the Lead NBI.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Initiating and maintaining client and matter records throughout the matter lifecycle.
- Conducting conflict checks to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
- Ensuring the correct application of rate agreements on client and/or matter level.
- Monitoring Engagement Letters received and General Terms and Conditions sent.
- Consulting with partners and/or PAs regarding invoices.
- Proactively monitoring work in progress and facilitating matter closure.
You have
- MBO+ working and thinking level.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English.
- Experience working with software programs Elite 3E and/or Aderant is preferred, but not mandatory.
- A customer-oriented approach and strong team player skills.
- A meticulous work ethic with an eye for detail.
- Organizational skills and the ability to handle stress effectively.
- A proactive attitude and a readiness to tackle challenges.
About us
De Brauw is a Netherlands-headquartered law firm with a global reach. We have a robust corporate practice, a centre of excellence in litigation and an unparalleled team of regulatory experts. In our international litigation practice, we handle big and complex matters involving big risks, working in multidisciplinary, multinational teams composed of strong strategic thinkers willing to go the extra mile. We believe in striking the right balance between rigour and pragmatism, especially when the stakes are high and the pressure is on.