Legal Assistant - Zurich

LALIVE is an international and independent law firm based in Switzerland with offices in Geneva Zurich and London renowned for its expertise and experience in international legal matters in particular dispute resolution. Legal Assistant We are looking for a dedicated bright and motivated Legal Assistant in our Zurich office with excellent judgement and communication skills attention to detail and a real desire to be part of a dynamic international environment. Working as part of a team the legal assistant will provide support to our lawyers and partners and will always strive to provide the best possible quality of service and a helping hand within the team.

Responsibilities will include

Handling administrative and organisational tasks as well as correspondence in German and English

Drafting of correspondence and legal documents

Opening new client profiles and case files on the database system

Carrying out conflict of interest COI checks

Producing all typing and secretarial services and correspondence

Support with filing of submissions and hearing preparations including formatting cite checking and translations work

Managing client dossiers with appropriate filing and billing

Managing physical and electronic filing and archiving

Handling diary management and travel arrangements booking hotel and flights taking care of potential reimbursements and others

Providing general diverse tasks including replacement at reception.

What we are looking for

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsive pro-active with a strong ownership of tasks and responsibilities

Proven ability to work in a team as well as autonomously

Excellent analytical and drafting abilities

Completed commercial apprenticeship

3 years' experience gained a similar administrative assistant role experience in a law firm would be an advantage

Native or near-native German and excellent written and oral English imperative other languages including French a strong asset

Strong computer skills including MS Office Outlook Word Excel PPT

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team please submit your application documents online here addressed to Manilay Wiesner Office Manager and HR Coordinator. For any questions regarding this role mail recruitment@lalive.law . Only direct applications considered