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Legal Assistant

Kate+Co
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Legal Assistant located in a hybrid role at the Paddington Office, requiring in-office work two days a week.
  • This is an 11-week contract with a pay rate of £13.18 per hour and a start date as soon as possible.
  • Candidates should have some legal administration experience or be recent law graduates, but not actively pursuing a legal career in the short term.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting legal document management, coordinating board meetings, and assisting with company secretarial tasks.
  • The role requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a willingness to travel to Reading for project support.
Job Title: Legal AssistantLocation: Hybrid – Paddington Office (2 days/week: Monday + Wed/Thur)Contract Length:11 weeks (with potential for extension)Start Date: ASAPWorking Hours: Standard full-time hoursPay:£13.18 per hourOverview:We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support both the Legal and Company Secretarial teams within a large, fast-paced organisation. This is a short-term role focused heavily on administrative work, and while you’ll gain exposure to legal documents, it’s important to note that this is not a stepping stone into a legal career.This role is ideal for someone with some legal admin experience or a recent law graduate who’s looking for hands-on experience in a corporate legal environment, without expectations of progressing into a paralegal or solicitor track during this placement.Key Responsibilities:
  1. Legal Document Support
  • Review, categorise, and rename legacy legal contracts
  • Ensure file names follow set conventions for better document management
  • Identify key contract elements (type, dates, linkage to other documents)
  • Contribute to a large-scale document ingestion project involving 1000+ contracts
  1. Company Secretariat Support
  • Arrange board meetings by coordinating with Executive Assistants
  • Handle DocuSign signature requests and tracking
  • Update company structure charts and manage board/project folders
  • Support due diligence and auditor requests
  • Assist in preparing and filing financial statements with Companies House
  1. June Project Support
  • Draft and prepare a significant volume of legal documents
  • Travel to Reading (at least once; expenses reimbursed) to support submission to Companies House
  • Complete follow-up administrative tasks once submissions are processed
What We’re Looking For:Essential:
  • Legal admin experience or a recent law graduate (not actively pursuing a legal career short-term)
  • Willing to travel to Reading during the project (expenses reimbursed)
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organised
  • Comfortable with repetitive, document-based tasks
Desirable:
  • Interest in company secretarial work or corporate governance
  • Experience with DocuSign and digital filing systems
Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Hybrid: 2 days per week in the Paddington office (Monday + Wednesday or Thursday)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Informal 30-minute interview with team members
  • No second interview stage
How to Apply:Contact Michael Hobbs at KC Group Recruitment on or email your CV to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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