Legal Assistant - Corporate

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Join Trowers and Hamlins as a Legal Assistant. We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide essential administrative help to our Corporate team in the London office. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional support, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the legal team.

• Manage filing and file management, including opening and closing files
• Maintain electronic filing and document management systems
• Support fee earners with billing, credit control, and time recording
• Handle documentation for client account payments and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Compile and manage PDF documents, data-rooms, and electronic storage
• Conduct legal research and manage document scheduling
• Provide administrative support, including scanning, photocopying, and printing

The Candidate

• The ideal candidate for the Legal Assistant, Corporate role should possess the following:
• Exceptional client service skills
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong confidentiality and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Previous administrative experience is desirable
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.