Data Assistant

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is looking for a Data Assistant

Would you like to gain hands-on experience in a complex and multi-jurisdictional litigation matter in a renowned law firm? If you are a law student and available for approximately 15 hours a week alongside your studies, this position is what you are looking for!

The job

You will be supporting our Legal Project Management team on a multitude of project management tasks. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on (legal) developments in multiple jurisdictions, setting up information processes, managing certain billing processes and other data management tasks. You will act as a contact person for local counsel and associates, helping to manage invoice flows. In this role, you will work on diverse topics relating to the general management of a large matter, both with respect to legal and factual developments, strategy and financial management.

Working as a Data Assistant in large legal projects offers a great opportunity for anybody with an eye for detail, who wants to learn more about the daily business in an internationally oriented law firm. You will be working in a team with other Data Assistants and Data Science Assistants.

The ideal candidate

• We are looking for a student (any stage of their studies) who is flexible, stress resistant and able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• A background in law.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• You need to be available two days a week; your workdays will be scheduled in agreement with you.
• Good Microsoft Word, and Excel knowledge are a must.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working meticulously is very important in this position.

The firm

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a law firm with a global reach. Headquartered in Amsterdam, we also have bases in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Shanghai and Singapore. With more than 650 colleagues, we work in the highest league of the national and the international corporate business. We are passionate about what we do and equally passionate about how we do it: we look at the bigger picture, and leave no stone unturned on our path to assisting our clients. Big matters, big risks and big arenas require multidisciplinary, diverse and multinational teams composed of strong strategic thinkers willing to go the extra mile. Cooperation, team spirit and respect for each other's capabilities are highly valued.