We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join an established global law firm based in Birmingham City Centre, working within their Risk & Compliance team to provide an exceptional level of administrative support to the team and the firm’s clientele. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate-level individual with previous legal/professional services experience to develop their skills in a role that may lead to other opportunities in the firm long-term!

Some of your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with clients, supporting with any general enquiries or requests that come through
  
• Using internal and external resources to conduct legal research
• Utilise the Document Management System to search for necessary documentation
• Proof-reading documentation (contracts, legislation, emails and letters)
• Attending meetings, seminars and events, taking detailed notes
• Supporting specific members of the team with additional administrative tasks

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within Risk/Compliance and feel confident adapting their experience to this new role. Strong Microsoft Office and IT skills, excellent communication and attention to detail is essential. You must have a proactive approach to your work, confidence managing a high-volume workload and the ability to work at a fast pace when completing work to deadlines.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a firm with strong values, incredible benefits, and a great work culture! LLB graduates with experience in other areas of law, may be considered for other opportunities with the firm.

This is a full-time, permanent position paying between £21-26k depending on experience. The firm has a flexible office-based/home-working approach for all employees.

If you believe you have the relevant experience and skill set for this role, please apply online directly with your most up-to-date CV, or contact Sharan on 0121_633_4443 to find out more about our registration process.

If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Katie Bard is acting as an employment agency.