Legal Assistant

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm in London is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Tax Practice Group. This permanent position involves a blend of administrative, organizational, and substantive legal tasks, providing valuable exposure to complex international tax matters. The ideal candidate will have up to two years of experience at a leading London law firm and possess strong academic credentials, preferably with a law degree from a Russell Group University. Join a busy and expanding team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Up to two years experience as a legal Assistant/Secretary at a leading London law firm.
• Strong academics, ideally a law degree from a Russell Group University.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, revise, format and file/share client documents, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain files, records, and reference materials, supporting document management.
• Conduct legal research and review relevant case law or tax materials.
• Support knowledge management or practice group initiatives when required, such as maintaining precedents and assisting with projects.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree from a Russell Group University

Job description

Were working with a prestigious US law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant for their highly respected London Tax Practice Group. This is a permanent position supporting a busy, expanding team, offering a mix of administrative, organisational, and substantive legal work - with valuable exposure to complex international tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, revise, format and file/share client documents, correspondence, and legal materials, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain files, records, and reference materials, support document management.
• Conduct legal research and review relevant case law or tax materials as directed.
• Support knowledge management or practice group initiatives when required, such as maintaining precedents and assisting with projects.

Candidate Expectations

• Up to two years experience as a legal Assistant/Secretary at a Leading London law firm
• Strong academics, ideally a law degree from a Russell Group University