Legal Assistant

A well known corporate and insurance law firm headquartered in London is looking for a legal assistant that would be able to supports staff attorneys by performing the clerical and administrative work that requires knowledge of legal terms, documents, and procedures. Works side by side with firm attorneys. Organises attorney efforts. Often assigned to one attorney, a group of attorneys, or a single practice focus.

Legal Assistant Job Duties:

Prepares variety of legal documents under guidance of staff attorneys and firm management, including summonses, subpoenas, complaints, and responsesSupports attorney trial proceedings, assisting in collecting evidence, compiling artefacts, consolidating facts, preparing documents as needed, and tracking casesDevelops cases by providing research for assigned attorney, maintaining communications with involved parties, and cataloguing information providedMaintains regular communication with clients, helping to keep them informed on case progressesSchedules depositions, arbitrations, and other meetingsRead case law, make notes, and/or prepare briefs as neededOrganise and archives files and supporting documentsVerifies information provided as appropriate

Legal Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

Research skills, Legal knowledge, Administration skills, Organisation skills, Ability to support client confidentiality, Strong analytical skills, Ability to work as part of a team, Strong attention to detail, Ability to detect similarities and trends, both within new information provided and with previously processed details, Experience working in a legal setting strongly preferred, Minimum two-year degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred