Legal assistant - #2750366

We are working with a leading intellectual property law firm that is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join its growing Munich office.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work closely with lawyers on a range of legal and administrative matters, while also supporting the wider office as the team continues to grow.

You will provide day-to-day support to lawyers based in the Munich office, helping to ensure the smooth running of the team. Responsibilities will include managing inboxes and diaries, coordinating meetings and hearings, arranging travel, and preparing, amending and filing legal documents. You will also assist with billing, maintain client contact databases and support the organisation of internal and external events.

The role will involve liaising with colleagues across different offices, as well as clients and other external contacts. There will also be opportunities to become involved in wider administrative and office support as the firm expands.

We are looking for, previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar role within a law firm is essential. Experience supporting a litigation, disputes or patent team would be particularly beneficial, as would familiarity with legal document filing and formal submissions.

You will need excellent written and verbal German and English, strong Microsoft Office skills and a high level of attention to detail. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, comfortable working to deadlines and able to manage their workload with minimal supervision.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a growing international legal practice in Munich and develop their experience within a specialist intellectual property environment.