Practice Assistant - City of London, United Kingdom - Larbey Evans

Larbey Evans
Larbey Evans
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City of London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Our client is a prestigious US law firm - they are now looking to recruit a Practice Assistant to provide support to their busy Corporate team in London.

You will mainly be supporting a newly appointed Partner and General Counsel.

You will also occasionally be providing assistance to fee earners within their M&A, Fund and Private Equity practice groups.

You will ideally have previous Legal PA experience in Corporate / M&A / Private Equity or Funds.

The standard hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm. The salary on offer is up to £47,000 + Benefits.

This role is a permanent position, and the client are currently using a hybrid working approach (3 days in the office, 2 from home).

This is a fantastic Practice Assistant opportunity to join one of the most prestigious US law firms in the world


Responsibilities as a Practice Assistant:

  • Diary management including arranging and coordinating meetings
  • Client correspondence
  • Managing client contact information
  • Recording Business Development activity through Interaction
  • Arranging travel international, domestic and local
  • Event coordination
  • Catering arrangements for meetings
  • Processing expenses through Chrome River
  • Conflict checks, opening New Matters and Compliance processes
  • Supporting associates within a pooled structure
  • Answering phones and taking messages

Requirements as a Practice Assistant:

  • Experience of working as a Legal PA / Legal Secretary
  • Ideally you will have experience in Corporate, M&A, Private Equity or Funds
  • Experience of billing is essential
  • Experience of digital dictation is essential
  • Experience with AML and new matter openings
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Office
  • Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to prioritise multiple duties
  • Supreme organisation skills
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