Wise May are looking for a Legal Assistant for an established Law firm, the company are based in a vibrant office in the City. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a diverse team who reward hard work. Legal Assistant Duties to include: Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, establish conference calls and use voice mail Handle written and electronic correspondence, including proofreading, organising and sending materials to clients Prepare and process client bills and associated cover letters Act as a mentor to team members, answer queries and provide training Act as a team leader for departmental and firm projects and initiatives Acts as an expert in the Legal Team Hub support group, fielding questions from others and training less experienced colleagues as needed. Prepare new matter reports and update list of client/matter codes Liaise extensively with lawyers, principals and clients, investigating and responding to requests where appropriate Manage lawyers’ Outlook calendars, proactively preventing scheduling conflicts and facilitating solutions Monitor professional development requirements for principals Make travel arrangements and complete travel and expense reports in Concur Manage workflow and coordinate projects with office services Schedule meetings, reserve rooms, coordinate video or audio equipment, and order food Use MS Office in preparation of documents, spreadsheets and presentations Maintain document filing to firm standards including Kwiktag Utilise iManage document management system for all documents Review and process administrative and personal charges via BillBack Performs all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your allocated principal, Legal Team Coordinator or line manager 'for efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm Maintain up to date handover notes to ensure consistent quality of service in case of absence Legal Assistant Skills and Experience: Secondary level education required; university studies preferred Previous legal secretarial experience in a large law firm and understanding of structure and best practices Typing 65wpm and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills High attention to detail and ability to multi-task Ability to prioritise and coordinate work Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritising workload Ability to assume responsibility with minimal supervision, making independent decisions within the scope of assigned authority Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Ability to maintain confidential information Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation Legal Assistant Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday Subsidised Gym membership Annual Well Being Allowance, Employee Assistance Programme and Season Ticket Loan Hybrid working offered