Team Assistant

Our client is a prestigious US law firm - they are now looking to recruit a Team Assistant to provide support to their busy Corporate team in London (supporting 6 to 8 Associates).

You will ideally be a recent CILEx graduate who has perhaps gained some experience working within a law firm environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a 1st/2nd jobber who is looking to join an elite law firm where you will receive fantastic training and exposure to the inner workings of a top-level law firm.

The standard hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm. The salary on offer is up to £30,000 + Benefits. This role is a permanent position, and the client are currently using a hybrid working approach (3 days in the office, 2 from home). You will also get free breakfasts and lunches!

This is a fantastic Team Assistant opportunity to join one of the most prestigious US law firms in the world!

Responsibilities as a Team Assistant:

• Amending documents and agreements
• Creating and amending letters, memos and other documentation
• Diary management and scheduling induction meetings for new joiners
• Arranging travel and preparing itineraries
• Entering time entries for attorneys
• Submitting expense reports using Chrome River
• Other administrative duties, including photocopying and scanning of small documents and faxing
• Answering the telephone, transferring calls and taking accurate messages for reception overflow calls

Requirements as a Team Assistant:

• CILEx Legal Secretary qualification
• Administrative or Team Assistant experience gained from a law firm
• Fast and accurate typing with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently