6 Month FTC: Junior Paralegal at top UK Law Firm, to £24,000 pro rata

Leading boutique City based law firm is looking to hire a new Junior Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to assist and support the Fee-Earners and Legal Secretaries in London on an initial 6 month FTC.  Duties will include preparation of court bundles, legal research, file opening/closing, archive management, managing and processing Fee-Earner expenses and assisting with the billing process.  Other administrative duties will include filing, copying and scanning, typing of letters, memoranda, monthly reports, file notes, creating and amending legal documents to a standard format, using precedents, proof reading documentation, ensuring typed material is accurate and well-presented and any other duties when required.  Candidates should be degree educated and must have fantastic communication and organisational skills, while previous administrative experience within  a law firm is a necessity.  Standard hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm with flexibility.