Legal Assistant

Michael Page Legal; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support their operations remotely. The ideal candidate will have experience with mergers and acquisitions and forming NDAs. Responsibilities include proofing documents, providing administrative support, managing client files, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This position offers flexibility in hours with no weekend work required. Package includes a negotiable salary, a fully funded gym membership, and a company laptop.

Benefits

Negotiable salary depending upon experience

Fully funded gym membership

Company laptop provided

Permanent position

Qualifications

• Ideal familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.
• Desirable experience of forming and handling NDAs.
• Experience working in a law firm.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare markups to NDAs in accordance with client playbooks.
• Develop and maintain document bibles and checklists.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.

Skills

Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions

Experience forming and handling Non-Disclosure Agreements

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Legal Assistant position full time working for a law firm remotely. This role will be Monday to Friday with working hours of 09:00 - 17:00 and no weekend work.

Client Details

My client is a successful boutique law firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions having both a portfolio of national and international clients. They are now looking for a full time Legal Assistant to support the organisation working remotely Monday to Friday.

Description

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare markups to NDAs in accordance with client playbooks, with a maximum of two markups per day.
• Develop and maintain document bibles and checklists, ensuring client playbooks and guidelines are consistently updated.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal professionals.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Handle client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Assist with billing processes and monitor case deadlines.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Ideal familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.
• Desirable experience of forming and handling NDAs.
• Experience working in a law firm
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Job Offer

• Negotiable salary depending upon experience
• Fully remote
• Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility required
• No weekend work
• Fully funded gym membership
• Company laptop provided
• Permanent position
• Can be based anywhere within the United Kingdom