legal assistant

The legal assistant will be required to support the Claims and Investigations and Data Protection teams. Such work may include:

• Legal and factual research using library, online, and outside resources
• Participation and preparation of documents for production
• Maintenance and indexing of case files
• Preparation of material for witness interviews and grievance and disciplinary proceedings
• Reviewing and analysing documents
• Summarising and digesting transcripts
• Exhibit preparation for pleadings, trials, hearings, etc.
• Creating charts, graphs, tables, etc. for data analysis and synthesis
• Utilising firm resources to accomplish above tasks
• Preparing accurate and timely daily time entries and records for services performed
• Utilising e-discovery software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects
  
  The legal assistant will work in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of lawyers representing the Firm. Necessary are strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, keep accurate and timely time records, and meet budget and deadline demands., Strong academic background
• Clear and concise writing skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Related work and/or internship experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Familiarity and competency with technology
• Ability to follow through on projects
• Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
• Excellent judgement
• High ethical standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel as needed
Location & Reporting
• Based in London, this role reports to the Associate General Counsel
• Our standard hours are 09:30 - 18:00 with 4 days in the office Monday - Thursday