Law Graduate - Office Team Assistant, 6-month contract (Immediate Start) Back to List

Edwards Gibson is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy located in the heart of the City. We are seeking a Team/Office Assistant with an interest in the business of City law to undertake a varied role encompassing office administration, research, contract review, business development support and the marketing of bespoke projects focused on the legal sector, for a period of at least six months.

Working closely with our experienced consultants, all of whom are former lawyers, you will undertake individual projects including assisting with professional supplier list responses, helping to prepare business cases for law firm partners and reviewing commercial agreements with third parties. You will research law firms, in-house legal departments and the wider legal market, assist in the preparation of our high-profile market reports and updates, compile statistics and oversee the production of content for our website and external legal and business publications. Edwards Gibson's market intelligence, data and commentary are regularly featured in publications including the Financial Times, Bloomberg Law, Law.com, The Lawyer and LexisNexis, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to research and analysis that helps shape discussion across the legal sector. The role will also provide opportunities to attend meetings and interact with senior lawyers and law firm partners, giving you valuable insight into the business of City law and the wider legal market. You will frequently be involved in preparing meeting materials and producing written summaries and follow-up reports.

In addition, you will assist with the input of CVs and undertake a variety of office administration responsibilities, including drafting business correspondence and documents, maintaining and developing our database and other IT systems, and acting as a point of contact with external service providers.

We are looking for a self-starter with a bright personality, tact and the ability to work hard, who has achieved, or is expected to achieve, a 2:1 degree and is willing to commit for a minimum of six months. We offer an upbeat, fun and energised office environment with the support of an excellent team of former lawyers. You will be working alongside another Team Assistant.

Over the years, this support role has been filled by aspiring solicitors and law graduates seeking to gain commercial and office experience before commencing training contracts or pursuing other legal careers, many of whom have gone on to become partners in leading City and US law firms. We have benefited from their commitment and ideas, while they have gained a valuable introduction to the business of law and the wider legal sector, together with regular exposure to senior lawyers, business development initiatives and the commercial operation of leading law firms.

Annual Salary: £32,000 pro rata plus discretionary bonus

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm

Application process:

In the first instance please send your CV with a brief covering letter as to why you would be suitable for the role, addressed to Mahira Raza (mahira.raza@edwardsgibson.com).