YVONNE TAYLOR

Caring for elderly father who is now settled in a care home.

• Provided high-level executive and administrative support to Partners and Senior Lawyers within busy international law firm.
• Managed complex calendars, and meeting logistics across multiple time zones.
• Arranged travel itineraries for senior lawyers attending conferences, client meetings or court hearings abroad.
• Met practice, firm and legal standards for compliant case management.
• Drafted and proofread correspondence, presentations, and client communications.
• Obtained signatures from lawyers for legal documents.
• Coordinated client billing, processed expenses, and liaised with finance to ensure timely invoicing and payment tracking.
• Monitored budgets and generated reports to support partner reviews and firmwide audits.
• Acted as central communication point for immediate team, maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal departments, and senior stakeholders.
• Supported firmwide system upgrades as part of pilot team; provided user support and troubleshooting during implementation.

• Supported partners, senior lawyers, junior lawyers and trainees with high-volume legal administration and client management.
• Prepared and edited legal correspondence, contracts, and court documentation from audio dictation.
• Managed client files, case documentation, and diary scheduling.
• Coordinated international travel and logistics for senior lawyers.
• Processed client billing and resolved invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts.

• Provided PA and office coordination support to Finance Director and team.
• Managed Board meeting logistics, prepared agendas, and took accurate minutes.
• Reviewed incoming correspondence, prioritised responses, and ensured timely follow-up.
• Organised travel, accommodation, and events for executive stakeholders.
• Oversaw office supplies and administrative processes to maintain smooth operations.

• Delivered secretarial and administrative support to Head of Department and Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs).
• Managed client communications and handled sensitive documentation for new client onboarding.
• Ensured compliance with Money Laundering and KYC documentation procedures.
• Assisted with policy administration, insurance documentation, and client follow-ups.
• Supported workflow management and departmental record-keeping.

• Provided comprehensive secretarial support to Foreign Department and senior management.
• Prepared and formatted reports and correspondence related to foreign currency transactions.
• Supported switchboard operations and managed urgent transactional documentation.
• Promoted within 18 months to Manager’s Secretary, managing diaries, meetings, and client communications.
• Followed written and verbal procedures, completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Accepted dictation from staff and created professional documents from provided information.