Legal Office Assistant

Legal Office Assistant

A well-established and highly respected London law firm is seeking a Legal Office Assistant to join its busy operations team. This opportunity would suit a law graduate or an individual with previous reception or administrative experience who is looking to gain valuable exposure within a professional legal environment.

The Legal Office Assistant will work closely with the reception, IT and administration teams to support the smooth day-to-day running of the office. This is a varied and hands-on role where the Legal Office Assistant will assist with a range of administrative, organisational and client-facing duties while ensuring a high level of professionalism is maintained across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general office support including printing, photocopying, scanning and document preparation
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and document packs
• Supporting the scanning and distribution of incoming post to the relevant partners and fee-earners
• Helping the reception team prepare meeting rooms and welcome clients
• Organising couriers, local deliveries and trips to the post office
• Ensuring copiers are stocked with paper and office supplies are maintained
• Maintaining tidy and professional client-facing areas, including reception and meeting rooms
• Assisting with incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate individuals
• Supporting the wider operations team with ad-hoc administrative duties

Skills & Experience

• Law graduate or candidate with previous office, reception or administrative experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and confident manner when interacting with clients and colleagues
• Reliable, proactive and a strong team player
• IT literate, with the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and quickly learn new systems

The Opportunity

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Legal Office Assistant to gain experience within a well-established legal firm and develop their professional skills within a supportive team. The Legal Office Assistant will benefit from working closely with experienced professionals and gaining exposure to the inner workings of a busy law firm, making this an ideal position for someone looking to begin or further develop their career in the legal sector.