Legal Assistant
5 days ago
Paris
Legal Assistant- Paris (Hybrid: 3 Days On‑Site / 2 Days WFH) A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Paris office. This role supports several partners and a team of lawyers within a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment. The position offers a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home. About the Role The Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of daily legal operations. The role involves regular interaction with partners, clients, and internal teams, requiring professionalism, discretion, and confidence. Key Responsibilities • Manage complex calendars, meetings, and scheduling across multiple time zones, • Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations, • Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems with strict confidentiality, • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries, • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, • Support matter openings, conflict checks, and general administrative processes, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), • Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English, • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, • Time management and prioritisation, • Communication and interpersonal skills, • Problem‑solving and adaptability, • Professionalism and client‑service orientation Application Process For further information and to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Take the next step in your career and join our prestigious team. We look forward to receiving your application! Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist that has been connecting legal talent with leading law firms in London and internationally for nearly thirty years. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.