Description
Position Summary:
This administrative and operational support role at Brigard Urrutia Cali optimizes partners’ and managers’ time, facilitates decision-making, and contributes to strategic objectives.
Key Highlights:
1. Administrative, operational, and relational support to partner(s) or manager
2. Efficient management of calendars and administrative processes
3. Contributes to achieving strategic objectives
**About Brigard Urrutia**
Brigard Urrutia is one of Colombia’s leading and most prestigious law firms in the region. With over 90 years of experience, the firm has advised on some of the country’s landmark projects, transactions, and investments—driving national development and corporate growth—and has distinguished itself by remaining at the forefront of strategic legal advisory services. The firm maintains over 20 practice areas and a team of more than 150 lawyers specialized across various industries.
In 2024, Brigard Urrutia was named *Latin America Law Firm of the Year* by Chambers and Partners—one of the world’s most prestigious legal directories—marking a milestone for both the firm and Colombia’s national legal industry, as it is the first time a Colombian law firm has received this recognition.
**Mission:**
On our **Brigard Urrutia Cali** team, you will provide administrative, operational, and relational support to partner(s) or manager by efficiently managing calendars, administrative processes, and information flow—thereby optimizing their time, facilitating decision-making, and contributing to achieving the department’s and the Firm’s strategic objectives.
**Requirements:**
Professionals with degrees in administrative fields, either recently graduated or with up to 5 years of experience in administrative roles supporting senior management. Knowledge of invoicing, expense legalization, matter creation, and intermediate Excel proficiency.
**English:** Intermediate (desirable).
**Responsibilities:**
1\. Manage the partner’s or manager’s calendar, coordinating meetings and commitments to optimize time usage and ensure priority adherence.
2\. Coordinate logistics for travel and events—including reservations, itineraries, and per diems—to guarantee efficient, seamless travel.
3\. Administer the expense and corporate card legalization process, ensuring compliance with policies and established timelines.
4\. Support the invoicing and time recording process, consolidating information to ensure sound financial management.
5\. Manage physical and digital archives, organizing information to guarantee availability, traceability, and confidentiality.
6\. Receive and route requests from internal and external clients, ensuring timely and effective responses.
7\. Draft and review documents, presentations, and communications, ensuring quality and consistency of information.
8\. Update databases and strategic contacts, ensuring reliable information for business management.
9\. Track partner’s or manager’s commitments and tasks, ensuring completion within defined deadlines.
10\. Support coordination of strategic meetings, preparing inputs and relevant information for decision-making.
11\. Comply with the Internal Work Regulations (IWR) and all other policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the Firm, as well as mandatory trainings assigned within defined deadlines.