Legal Support Assistant

17 hours ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Support Assistant to join our Litigation Services team in Scotland. As a key member of our team, you will provide administrative support to our lawyers and play a crucial role in the delivery of our commercial dispute resolution services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage new files, including conflict checks and SAP queries
  • Prepare and send invoices to clients, including obtaining narratives and ensuring prompt payment
  • Organise meetings and events, including travel and accommodation arrangements
  • Provide diary management and act proactively to highlight diary clashes
  • Assist with typing, including preparing court documents and bundles
  • Deal with general admin tasks, including queries from legal advisors
  • Perform other ad hoc administrative duties as required
Requirements
  • Previous secretarial/administrative experience within a similar practice area or other professional service firm
  • Excellent document production skills, particularly in Word
  • Self-motivated and able to work without supervision to a high standard
  • Excellent keyboard skills and good working knowledge of various applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Flexible and able to adapt to change, new practices, and cope under pressure
  • Excellent presentation skills and a methodical and organised approach
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and be efficient
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver a quality service to both internal and external clients
About Us

Shoosmiths is a leading law firm that provides excellent service, incisive thinking, and a focus on what matters. We support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses and empower our people to be their authentic selves. We are committed to excellence and innovation and have achieved the 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People award.

We offer a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits, including a competitive remuneration system, great working environment, and high-quality work. If you are a motivated and experienced Legal Support Assistant looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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