assistant solicitor Work, Jobs in london (with Salaries)

Early Careers Assistant
Watson Farley & Williams —London
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Communication skills
Legal Assistant
Portway Solicitors —Canary Wharf
- £27,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Voluntary Assistant
Ranjha Law Chambers —London
- Full-time
- Software troubleshooting
- Customer service
- English
Quick apply
8d
Assistant Librarian (Collections)
The Law Society —Chancery Lane Station
- £37,000 - £44,400 a year
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
12d
Assistant Librarian (Heritage Collections)
The Law Society —Chancery Lane Station
- £37,000 - £44,400 a year
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
19h
Early Careers Recruitment Assistant
Herbert Smith Freehills —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Internship
20h
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant – Litigation Department (Chiswick)
Bindmans —London
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Business Administration Assistant - London Bridge
Anthony Gold Solicitors —London
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)
KBRA —London
- Full-time
- Project management
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Crime Legal Assistant
Hodge Jones & Allen —London
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
20h
Legal Accounts Assistant
Stanton & Partners —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Administrative Assistant – Actions Against Police & State Department
Bindmans —London
- £26,955 a year
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
Digital Marketing Assistant, Maternity Cover 12 months
Charles Russell Speechlys —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Private Client Paralegal
Mallory Pryce —London
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
5d
Trade Mark Paralegal (3 month Fixed-term Contract)
Osborne Clarke —London
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- IT
- Communication skills
Crime Legal Assistant
Hodge Jones & Allen LLP —London
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
22h
Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal
Taylor Rose —Ealing
5d
Recoveries Assistant
Farrer & co —London
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Flexible schedule
7d
Executive Assistant, Banking and Finance
Forsters —London
- Part-time
- Construction
Private Client Legal Assistant
Eventus Recruitment Group —Orpington
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
13d

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Early Careers Assistant

Watson Farley & Williams -
London

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Human resources
Communication skills

Full job description

Main information

Term type:
Contract
Duration:
1 year
Department:
Human Resources
Location:
London

The firm

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.

The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.

Key activities/responsibilities

Marketing:

Respond to queries in the early careers inbox and escalate where appropriate
Assist with administering arrangements for and attend law fair events across the country and other external recruitment events, including virtual events
Assist with the administration of the early careers social media accounts

Recruitment:

Assist with the set-up of all assessment centres
Liaise with applicants regarding their application
Organise all Training Contract interviews
Assist with the administrative process and paperwork around Training Contract offers
Assist with the logistical organisation and facilitation of all open days, work experience programmes and vacation schemes

New Joiner Preparation:

Produce relevant new employee paperwork, ensuring returned documents are logged and tracked
Liaise with our employee screening provider, Vero, to ensure pre-employment checks are completed.
Assist with the full set up of employees on all internal systems
Assist with the arrangement of any meetings/events with future employees

Trainee Induction:

Assist the Early Careers team with the organisation and facilitation of employee induction for new trainees and solicitor apprentices
Organise specific logistics including room booking, catering requirements and training materials
Responsible for the production of new starter induction folders

Secondments:

Prepare secondment-related paperwork for trainees and monitor and file returned paperwork
Co-ordinate the pre-secondment medical questionnaire process
Enrol trainees in language lessons
Hold de-brief meetings with trainees on return from secondment

Qualification and SRA Admission Process:

Compile trainee appraisal forms and appraisal summaries
Arrange all NQ interviews and assist with notetaking at NQ interviews as required
Process expenses related to the qualification and admissions process
Prepare NQ offer letters
Prepare paperwork for any trainees leaving the firm and process all leaver actions
Update the HR database to reflect qualification of trainees

Training:

Assist with the logistical organisation of the trainee skills programme including booking trainers, in collaboration with the Learning & Development team
Send out surveys to the trainees after each session and share the feedback with the L&D accordingly

General Administration:

Process any expense claim forms
Distribute self-certification sick forms to employees as required and ensure they are returned
Update Cascade with employee information, including holiday and sickness records
Produce ad hoc letters for current and future employees, including salary review letters and reference letters
Carry out regular archiving and deletion of data to comply with GDPR

Skills and experience – desired

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Team player – ability to build rapport and work together as part of a small team.
Flexible and proactive approach.
Professional and confidential manner.
Strong work ethic – tenacity to see things through to completion.
Highly organised and able to self-manage and prioritise own workload.
Strong attention to detail.
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Previous experience in an administrative or similar role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

Additional information

The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.

Equal opportunities

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact [email protected].

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assistant solicitor jobs in london

Early Careers Assistant

Legal Assistant

Voluntary Assistant

Assistant Librarian (Collections)

Assistant Librarian (Heritage Collections)

Early Careers Recruitment Assistant

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant – Litigation Department (Chiswick)

Business Administration Assistant - London Bridge

Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)

Crime Legal Assistant

Legal Accounts Assistant

Administrative Assistant – Actions Against Police & State Department

Digital Marketing Assistant, Maternity Cover 12 months

Private Client Paralegal

Trade Mark Paralegal (3 month Fixed-term Contract)

Crime Legal Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Recoveries Assistant

Executive Assistant, Banking and Finance

Private Client Legal Assistant

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