Legal Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to work remotely. The role involves formatting NDAs, providing administrative support, and managing client records. Ideal candidates have law firm experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent position offers a negotiable salary and fully funded gym membership.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Fully funded gym membership

Company laptop provided

Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Professional approach to handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.

Skills

Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions

Experience with NDAs

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal English

Job description

• Fully remote opportunity!
• Negotiable salary

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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