Legal Personal Assistant in Litigation & Investigations

Legal Personal Assistant in Litigation & Investigations

Department purpose
The Litigation & Investigations department specialises in domestic and cross-border litigation, commercial litigation, and national and international arbitration with a deep expertise in areas such as bank liability, insolvency proceedings, M&A disputes, fraud and white collar crime.

Role purpose
We are currently looking for a Legal Personal Assistant in Litigation & Investigations who will be working full time.

Role and responsibilities

You will provide full support and legal administrative assistance to the Litigation & Investigations team including managing phone calls, calendars, and contacts.

You will prepare, follow up on, and organize legal documents, including typing and amending documents (Word, PowerPoint presentations) according to the lawyers’ instructions, and filing emails and legal documents.

You will manage file openings (KYC, correspondence with clients, drafting engagement emails and letters, and handling billing tasks) and conduct RCS searches for the team.

You will make appointments, book meeting rooms, and arrange travel.

You will follow up on time entries and expense notes and be the central support person for the department.

Key requirements

You have at least 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a law firm.

You are fluent in both written and spoken English and French.

You have excellent communication and writing skills, and you know how to work effectively in a team.

You are computer literate and know how to use Microsoft Office.

You have a good organisation and a sense of initiative.

What we offer
You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience, a flexible work environment (60/40), a wide range of training opportunities for continuous development, 100% coverage of public transportation costs, a restaurant with subsidized meals, a fitness room with a wide range of group classes, a concierge service and a health insurance.
 

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
 
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work,  helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
 
Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
 
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.