Senior Legal Assistant

Job description

Your new role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and several lawyers in our Litigation team. This permanent, full-time position is crucial for supporting our legal professionals in delivering exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department and contributing to the overall success of our firm. Your variety of work will include: procedures formatted documents - Work collaboratively with legal practitioners including Senior Partner to provide comprehensive administrative support - Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person - Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence - Manage daily meetings and travel - Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence - End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures - Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, contracts, presentations and other - Plan and organise client and team events You will bring to the role: services is desirable - Proven experience with administrati...