Corporate Legal EA

Larbey Evans Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a proactive Corporate Legal EA to support their busy team. The ideal candidate will have strong legal support experience, a working knowledge of MS programmes, and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role. The firm offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary up to £62,500 alongside a fantastic benefits package.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of all MS programmes and ability to pick up new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary, calendars, emails, and travel for Fee-Earners.
• Anticipate needs of Fee-Earners and identify potential issues.
• Prepare and organise new client matters and engagements.
• Keep up to date records and tracking charts for Fee-Earners.
• Handle complex billing matters.
• Work with IT to ensure fee-earner equipment is functioning.
• Oversee special projects to completion.

Skills

Proactive legal support experience

Strong knowledge of MS programmes

Diary and calendar management

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Leading US law firm with stunning offices is searching for an accomplished, driven and proactive Corporate Legal EA to join their busy and growing London office.

• Salary to £62,500
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office / 1 days remote)
• Fantastic benefits package available

The Corporate Legal EA will be responsible for delivering key support to Partners, Counsel and Associates in the Corporate practice group. Previous experience in this area or similar is desirable although not essential, however strong, proven, proactive, legal support experience is paramount.

Key duties for the Corporate Legal EA:

• Manage diary, calendars, emails, travel, client correspondence, files, documents, and reports on behalf of busy Fee-Earners
• Anticipate needs of Fee-Earners by identifying potential issues and using initiative to anticipate those needs
• Prepare and organise new client matters and engagements
• Keep up to date records and tracking charts for Fee-Earners
• Handle complex billing matters
• Work with IT teams to ensure all fee-earner equipment is up to date and functioning to full capacity
• Ownership of special projects ensuring completion to the highest standard

Key requirements for the Corporate Legal EA:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a law firm
• Strong working knowledge of all MS programmes and ability to pick up new software quickly
• Degree educated would be beneficial