Leading US law firm is hiring a Legal Practice Assistant to join their stunning London office. Offering a generous salary plus hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global law firm.
- Salary up to £57,000
- Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 days remote)
- 9am to 5:30pm
Legal Practice Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain lawyers' schedules and calendars
- Answer and screen calls, field inquiries, relay messages, respond promptly to client needs, and respond to email and voicemail as soon as possible
- Coordinate domestic and foreign travel including preparing travel itineraries
- Track, organise and process reimbursements, invoices via Chrome River
- Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. Draft routine correspondence, forms and emails, etc
- Process and close time for lawyers adhering to weekly and monthly deadlines
- Run conflict checks, assist lawyers with opening new client matters, and draft engagement letters and other required documents
- Archive files using File Trail and sending offsite, where appropriate.
- Assist drafting, preparing, amending and finalising client billings. To be compliant with Firm AML policies and procedures.
Legal Practice Assistant Key Skills & Requirements:
- Previous Legal PA experience from a recognised law firm.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including formatting documents.
- Excellent time management skills and manage competing demands on a daily basis.