Legal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Sector: Legal & Professional Services Firm

Description

Our Client is a forward-thinking firm based in London, with a focus on commercial dispute resolution.

The Role

Our Client is seeking a highly organised, detail-orientated, and proactive Legal Assistant to support their busy team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal environment, strong administrative skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administrative Support: Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and help the team coordinate court filings, hearings, and deadlines.
2. Practice Management System: Set up client matters on the practice management system, prepare first drafts of engagement letters, and manage the onboarding of clients.
3. Document Preparation: Format and proofread legal documents for typographical errors, including statements of case, witness statements, and correspondence.
4. Court & Case Management: Assist the team with filing documents at court (via post, email, or online portals such as CE-File), track case progress, and maintain electronic and physical files.
5. Client Liaison: Handle phone calls, emails, and client enquiries professionally, directing clients and/or other third parties to the relevant member of the team where necessary.
6. Billing & Finance Support: Assist with time recording, invoice preparation, and expense management.
7. Compliance: Ensure adherence to compliance requirements and firm procedures.
8. Marketing / Business Development: Assist with posting on social media, formatting news articles, and proposal documents.
9. Team Collaboration: Work closely with solicitors, barristers, and other legal professionals to ensure seamless case progression.

Key Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

1. Experience: Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or secretary. Experience in commercial litigation is preferred but not essential.
2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal case management systems.
3. Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage a high-volume workload.
4. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, concise, and courteous manner.
5. Attention to Detail: Strong proofreading and accuracy in document preparation.
6. Discretion: Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
7. Familiarity with procedures and documents used in English litigation (or other similar common law jurisdiction) (e.g. the CPR and common court forms etc.).
8. Knowledge of legal practice management software or any other electronic legal resources.
9. Degree level education is desirable but not essential.