Legal Assistant - International Law firm

Michael Page; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

International Law Firm in Brussels is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a Partner, two Counsel, and several Associates within the Antitrust practice. This long-term role focuses on legal administration and billing support (about 90%) with a smaller reception element (about 10%).

You will handle complex billing processes, prepare invoices, coordinate meetings, manage travel, and support document management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Assistant or legal administrative support.
• Experience with billing processes and client invoicing.

Responsabilités

• Manage complex billing processes and prepare client invoices with a high level of accuracy.
• Follow up on billing queries and liaise with lawyers and finance teams when needed.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Manage agendas, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Organize travel arrangements and business itineraries.
• Handle document management and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Open new client matters and support conflict check processes.
• Monitor deadlines and assist lawyers with day-to-day administrative requirements.
• Provide support to a Partner, two Counsel, and several Associates within the Antitrust practice.
• Welcome visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and redirect incoming calls when required.
• Support the office with occasional front-desk coverage alongside the wider administrative team.

Description du poste

Join a prestigious international law firm as a Legal Assistant supporting a Partner, two Counsel, and several Associates within the Antitrust practice. This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key contributor to a high-performing legal team.

Client Details

Our client is a globally renowned law firm with an outstanding reputation across the UK, the US, and international markets. With offices located worldwide, the firm advises leading multinational organizations on complex legal matters across various industries.

Due to continued growth of the Brussels office and an upcoming move to larger premises early next year, the firm is looking to strengthen its support team with an additional Legal Assistant. You will join a collaborative environment and work closely with another experienced Legal Assistant in a duo setup, ensuring seamless support to the legal team.

Description

This position is primarily focused on legal administration and billing support (approximately 90% of the role), with a smaller reception component (approximately 10%).

Legal & Administrative Support

• Manage complex billing processes and prepare client invoices with a high level of accuracy.
• Follow up on billing queries and liaise with lawyers and finance teams when needed.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Manage agendas, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Organize travel arrangements and business itineraries.
• Handle document management and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Open new client matters and support conflict check processes.
• Monitor deadlines and assist lawyers with day-to-day administrative requirements.
• Provide support to a Partner, two Counsel, and several Associates within the Antitrust practice.

Reception Support (10%)

• Welcome visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and redirect incoming calls when required.
• Support the office with occasional front-desk coverage alongside the wider administrative team.