Legal Assistant
- Recruiter
- US Law Support
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- 34,000 (pro rata)
- Posted
- 24 Aug 2023
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2023
- Job Title
- Administration
- Practice Area
- Litigation
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to work in the London office of our US law firm client, in the heart of the City.
This role will be offered on an initial six month fixed-term contract basis and will be to support the highly-regarded Complex Litigation team.
With working hours of 9.30-5.30, a competitive salary of £34,000 (pro-rata) is on offer.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Carrying out legal research.
- Keeping files (internal/Counsel/Client bundles) organised and up to date in paper and electronic format.
- Liaising with Office Services colleagues regarding printing and couriering bundles.
- Filing documents with court.
- Providing generalist paralegal support to the team.
Suitable applicants will have a strong academic background (LLB/GDL and ideally have completed the LPC) and have amassed some prior experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant in a Litigation, Commercial Disputes or Arbitration team, in order to hit the ground running.
Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being reviewed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.