Job Description
7-LAA/LW
Legal Assistant
Temporary (potential to become FTC)
City of London
Up to £28 p/h, based on experience
On-site
Legal Services
The Client:
An established international law firm are looking for a temporary Legal Assistant to join their close-knit team of assistants in their London office. If successful in the temp role, there is the potential to join on an FTC.
They are looking for a motivated, organised, and dedicated assistant to provide additional support to the team and work closely with partners and lawyers across the firm.
Responsibilities will include:
* Assisting lawyers with document management, deadline management, procedural requirements and case preparation.
* Handling administrative and organisational tasks and providing general administrative support to lawyers, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, filing expense reports, and handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
* Drafting and proofreading of correspondence and legal documents.
* Supporting hearing preparations, especially in arbitral tribunals.
* Answering incoming telephone calls, responding to emails and general enquiries.
* Providing cover for the Receptionist during lunch hours.
* Assisting on ad hoc projects as required.
Candidate specification:
* 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a law firm.
* Ideally a University degree in law or equivalent.
* Arbitration dispute resolution experience desirable.
* Must be highly organised, have a keen eye for detail, and is self-motivated to learn and develop.
* Proven ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and understanding of confidentiality.
* Excellent written and verbal English is essential; other languages (including French or German) is desirable.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Additional information:
* This is a temporary role initially, with the view to becoming a fixed-term contract if successful in a temp capacity.
* Based on-site, potential to work from home down the line but not guaranteed.
* Up to £28 p/hr, based on experience (c.£50k permanent full-time equivalent).
* Based in the City of London location, with excellent transport links.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!