Legal Assistant

A well-regarded West End law firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join its Commercial Litigation team. This is a varied role combining Legal PA support with hands-on paralegal work, supporting a team of Partners and Associates on a busy disputes caseload.

THE ROLE

• Providing full PA support to Partners and Associates, including diary management, travel and meeting arrangements
• Preparing, formatting and amending correspondence, court documents and legal documentation
• Managing client inboxes, telephone calls and incoming queries
• Opening and maintaining matters, including conflict checks and client onboarding
• Time recording, billing support and preparing invoices
• Preparing and organising court bundles and trial documentation
• Assisting with disclosure exercises, document review and legal research
• Liaising with courts, counsel, experts and other parties
• Maintaining accurate filing, both electronic and hard copy

WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm
• Litigation or disputes experience is strongly preferred
• Interest in developing paralegal skills alongside secretarial support
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding workload
• Strong attention to detail and accurate typing
• Confident communicator with a proactive, team-focused approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems

WHAT IS ON OFFER

• Salary of £46,000
• Exposure to high-quality commercial litigation work
• Opportunity to broaden your skillset across PA and paralegal duties
• Supportive team and central West End location

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